Foreign Buyers Tax in Canada

This legislative summary offers a concise overview of the foreign buyer’s tax in Canada and its potential implications for those considering purchasing property in the country. The foreign buyers tax rules effective from January 1, 2023, restrict non-Canadian individuals and commercial entities from acquiring Canadian residential properties. This legislative move aims to address concerns about […]

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More Options for Open Work Permits for H-1B Work Permit Holders

Bringing experts in STEM fields and other highly skilled professions to Canada aligns with our government’s endeavors to attract and retain top talent to tackle labor market shortages and skills gaps. On September 27, 2023, a fresh temporary public policy came into effect, aimed at streamlining specific applications received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada […]

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Canada Issues Third STEM Draw Under Express Entry Category Based Selection

This week, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued two new rounds of invitations to apply to Express Entry. On April 10, 2024, IRCC issued a general round of invitations to apply for permanent residence. Invitations were issued to candidates who qualify for selection under all Express Entry programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal […]

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Canada Targets Transport Sector in This Week’s Express Entry Draw

This week, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued two new rounds of invitations to apply to Express Entry. On March 12, 2024, IRCC issued a general round of invitations to apply for permanent residence. Invitations were issued to candidates who qualify for selection under all Express Entry programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal […]

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BARTLAW LLP Publication – Start-Up Visas

The Start-Up Visa category is an excellent option for tech professionals not eligible under Express Entry. Jacqueline Bart and Clara Morrissey co-authored the article “The Start Up Visa Program and Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy”, ABA International Law News Winter 2024 Vol. 51 No. 2, February 2024.  The article can be accessed here.

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Finland-Canada Expand Youth International Mobility

On March 1, the Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the Canada–Finland Youth Mobility Agreement, signed on May 19, 2023, is now in effect. This agreement will allow Canadians and Finns aged 18 to 35 to work and travel in each other’s country through the international experience program or the Finnish equivalent.

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