Program Integrity Policy This important policy outlines the accountability mechanisms that allow the Immigration and Population Growth (IPG) Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) to ensure integrity within its economic immigration programs....
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New Brunswick Halts Immigration Programs
Effective September 18, 2024, the acceptance of new endorsement applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is paused for the remainder of the year, as our full allocation for 2024 has been reached. Employer Designation applications will continue to be...
Strengthening temporary residence programs for sustainable volumes
Canada has a long and proud history of welcoming newcomers from around the world who support our economy and enrich our country. In response to labour shortages and the aftershocks of the pandemic, the federal government took steps to meet the urgent needs of...
These Filipinos in N.L. find a home away from home in basketball
The Filipino Newfoundlanders Basketball Association held its second annual tournament over the weekend. While teams were hoping to win the trophy, the association's main goal is to help newcomers settle. The CBC's Henrike Wilhelm has that story. Source - cbc.ca
Changes to temporary foreign worker program will hurt workers and province, experts say
Migrant workers don’t need to be shown the door, they need better protections By Yumna Iftikhar, theindependent.ca A local migrant workers’ rights advocate says Canada’s scaled back temporary foreign worker program dehumanizes migrant workers and will further harm...
International students to be allowed to work 24 hours a week
International students in Toronto will be adversely affected by an impending federal rule that says they will be able to work up to 24 hours a week off-campus when school is in session, students and advocates say. The new rule is expected to take effect this month,...
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot now closed
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) was a community-driven program designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities in Canada. It aimed to create a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who wanted to work and...
Saskatchewan Introduces New Immigration Streams for Agriculture and Health Care Workers
Industry-Specific Talent Pathways Launched Under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced two new talent pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to grow the workforce in the agriculture and...
New Brunswick pauses two Immigration Streams
New Brunswick has temporarily paused its Express Entry and Skilled Worker immigration streams due to reaching its federal-appointed quota for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This decision aims to manage the high demand and ensure that potential applicants are...
eSIN: SIN application innovations make applying for your SIN quick and easy
The nine-digit Social Insurance Number (SIN) is fundamental to work in Canada and access Government of Canada programs and services. Each year, Employment and Social Development Canada/Service Canada sees an increased demand for SIN applications, especially as...