Today on the show we talk cuts to economic immigration spaces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rg6F0bL06U The conversation covers who is impacted and what it means for the province. Guests include Wanda Cuff Young vice president of operations with Work Global Canada...
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Canada Introduces Cap on Study Permit Applications for 2025
The Canadian federal government has announced a cap on study permit applications for 2025, limiting the number to 505,162 applications. This cap will be effective from January 22 to December 31, 2025. The measure aims to manage the influx of international students and...
Spousal Open Work Permit extension criteria for spouses of Students in Canada have been revised
Your spouse or common-law partner must meet the eligibility criteria listed below to be eligible for an open work permit. Starting January 21, 2025, your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit if you have a valid study permit and you’re...
Inside Story: Ukrainian woman helping other newcomers find jobs in province
Almost three years ago, one Ukrainian woman escaped war and came to Newfoundland and Labrador to find a safe place. Now she calls St. John’s home, and helps other newcomers with finding jobs in our province. NTV’s Maria Kavatsiuk reports Source: ntv.ca
Immigration Challenges in Rural NL Demand Solutions, Says Work Global Canada
One blanket does not cover all of Canada. That’s the response of Work Global Canada, a local company that works with businesses to recruit international workers to fill job vacancies. President Paul Shelley says the situation in Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly...
Canada’s immigration backlog in jeopardy after government cuts thousands of frontline staff; workers left in limbo
Today’s announcement of 3,300 job cuts at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is a devastating blow to the public services families, businesses, and communities in Canada rely on, warns the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and its component...
Impact of Federal Reduction in Immigration Spaces on Local Business Labour Markets
For Immediate Release St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – The recent decision by the federal government to reduce economic immigration spaces for Newfoundland and Labrador by 50% has raised significant concerns for our province's future. This reduction, from 3,050...
Ontario Launches Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) Pilot
On January 2, 2025, the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot launched for a one-year term. The pilot sets aside 200 nominations from the OINP’s Employer Job Offer streams for each partner community, addressing specific regional immigration...
Proposed new rules to improve the regulation of immigration and citizenship consultants
Ottawa, January 17, 2025—Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is introducing draft regulations to further define the structure and operations of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. These new regulations aim to improve the regulation...
Penalties doubled compared to last year for non-compliant employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program plays an important part in supporting Canada’s economy, by allowing employers to hire foreign workers temporarily when they cannot find qualified Canadians to fill jobs. Although most follow the rules, there are employers in...