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New Minimum Wage in Canada Beginning April 1, 2024, the federal new minimum wage in Canada will increase from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour in order to keep up with inflation. New Minimum Wage in 5 Canadian Regions In addition to the rise in the federal minimum wage, Yukon’s minimum
Understanding LMIA: A Key Factor in Canadian Work Permits LMIA, which stands for Labour Market Impact Assessment, is an essential component of the Canadian work permit process. It is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that assesses the impact of hiring a foreign worker on the
Is it Worth Entering the Express Entry Pool with a Low CRS? Many individuals who are considering immigrating to Canada through the Express Entry system often wonder if it is worth entering the pool with a low Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. While having a high CRS score certainly increases
In a recent development, Canada has announced that it will now establish annual targets for temporary residents, starting in the fall of 2024. This move aligns with the existing practice of setting targets for permanent residents, but with a specific focus on reducing the population of temporary residents by 5%.
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released more details on changes to eligibility for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP). On January 22, 2024, IRCC introduced several changes to Canada’s international student program. Among them was that the spouses of international students in undergraduate and college programs will no longer
The Government of Canada, through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has recently announced the introduction of two new immigration pilots aimed at supporting rural communities and promoting the growth of French-speaking minority communities across the country. The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is designed to address the
Alberta and British Columbia have announced the issuance of Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) directly to qualifying postsecondary institutions for new international student applicants. Both the provinces have taken this measure following the instructions from the government of at the start of this year. On January 22, 2024, the Immigration Refugees and
When it comes to hiring foreign workers in Canada, an Approved Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a crucial step in the process. An LMIA is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that assesses the impact of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian labour market.
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