Employers who need to bring foreign workers into Canada on a temporary basis have a few options available. Generally, we advise applying under one of the International Mobility Program options, which encompass a wide range of work permits including Intra-Company transfers, NAFTA Professionals and International Experience Canada work permits. Occasionally, however, the Temporary Foreign Worker […]
Read MoreOver the last six months, we have seen consistent bi-weekly rounds of invitations issued to candidates with profiles in the federal Express Entry system. With the exception of draws aimed specifically at candidates under the Provincial Nominee or Federal Skilled Trades programs, the scores selected have remained in the range of approximately 430-450. Below is […]
Read MoreSince 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has facilitated business mobility to and from Canada, along with other Canadian free-trade agreements — including those between Canada and Chile, Peru, Colombia, South Korea and, most recently, the European Union in the form of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). With NAFTA renegotiations between […]
Read MoreLiberalization of Marijuana? Not for Foreign Nationals Trying to Enter Canada Published by the Lawyer’s Daily Monday, November 27, 2017 @ 10:50 AM | By Jacqueline Bart and Carrie Wright The legalization of marijuana is no easy feat. It is not simply a matter of changing the existing drug laws to remove marijuana. Legalization requires […]
Read MoreThe province of Manitoba recently announced upcoming changes to its Provincial Nominee Program, including a new Express Entry pathway for skilled workers overseas coming into effect in January 2018. The Overseas Skilled Worker program targets applicants with experience in an occupation considered in-demand in the province. Applicants must also demonstrate an established connection to Manitoba, […]
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