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The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications   According to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is moving to online Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications starting from April 3, 2023.   The LMIA Online Portal, a dependable and secure digital platform, offers Canadian employers and their representatives the opportunity to submit an LMIA application directly to Service Canada.   To access the LMIA Online Portal, employers and third-party representatives (if applicable) must possess a valid Job Bank Account.   #TFWP, #LMIA, #IRCC, #foreign_workers, #Job_bank (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoqCCBqOvto/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Canada reduces work experience requirements for caregivers   On February 10, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that the amount of work experience in Canada required for a caregiver to be eligible for permanent residence had decreased from 24 months to 12 months.   Furthermore, some spots in the existing caregiver pathways have been kept open to caregivers with past work experience in Canada so they can apply for permanent residence.   Starting April 30, 2023, this change will be applied retroactively to all caregivers who have already submitted their applications.   As a result, they and their families can make the most of an expedited pathway toward permanent residency in Canada.   #Caregivers, #foreign_workers, #work_experience_requirement, #Caregiver_applications   (at Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/ConJm4YucsM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Experts say high immigration levels will fix the labour market in Canada   Experts agree that while Canada's plan to amplify its immigration numbers may help alleviate some economic strain, more significant improvements are necessary to accurately ensure the labour market can fill positions with qualified permanent residents.   Unprecedentedly low unemployment rates have left companies desperate for workers, and fresh immigrants will aid in alleviating this predicament, according to Ravi Jain,   co-founder of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association.   The federal government plans to welcome 1.45 million additional permanent residents over the next three years, with 465,000 newcomers in 2023 and 500,000 in 2025.   #Immigration_levels, #labour_shortage, #foreign_workers, #PR   https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/canada-s-immigration-increase-alone-won-t-fix-the-labour-market-experts-say-1.6255154   https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sean-fraser-immigration-numbers-1.6712766 (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoaFIm4rT6D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Canada needs more skilled workers to fill jobs in the building trades As Baby Boomers retire from their respective positions, Canada desperately needs foreign nationals to take up the empty positions and fill the one million open jobs. Housing and Diversity Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen insists on immigration as an essential resource for economic growth, citing skilled immigrants are needed to provide real solutions for businesses seeking workers in the building trades. In response to Canadians' concerns that increased immigration leads to skyrocketing housing prices and shortages, Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Minister disagreed with this argument. Despite the apprehension that new immigrants to Canada will inevitably raise housing prices, numerous studies have demonstrated this concern is unfounded. Many believe immigration increases demand and bolster the economy, which drives house values. #Housing, #vacancies, #Labour_shortage, #foreign_workers (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm9tjv5uMRp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Alberta needs more workers in the oil sector The upswing in Alberta's oil industry means more job opportunities this year, making it an attractive destination for foreign nationals looking to immigrate. So far this year, Alberta's economy has grown substantially due to the rising prices of crude oil and natural gas in winter and spring. This increase in income is represented by the government's revised budget for the current fiscal year, which now estimates a surplus of $13.2 billion. Although oil prices have decreased from their earlier highs this year, the drilling activity and production as of September are higher than last year. #Alberta, #Oil_industry, #foreign_workers, #employment, #AAIP (at Alberta, Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6fF2ULR5U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

IRCC extended work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers   On December 2, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new instructions for employers and temporary workers.   Canada is expanding its work permit program to include family members of temporary foreign workers.   This will help address labour shortages by making it easier for employers to find the needed workers.   Effective January 2023, Canada will temporarily expand work eligibility to spouses and dependent children of all ages for two years.   It is estimated that this will offer working opportunities to the family members of more than 200,000 foreign workers.   This initiative provides a greater chance for foreign workers who want to come to Canada and employers seeking labour solutions.   #IRCC, #temporary_foreign_workers, #foreign_workers, #work_permit   (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClzBUm6ugp7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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More Canadian employers use the immigration system to recruit workers from other countries   A survey by the Business Council of Canada has shown that employers in Canada are starting to look towards immigration as a way to get workers to replace those lost from contracts being delayed or cancelled.   The Business Council of Canada's report, Canada's Immigration Advantage: A Survey of Major Employers, divulges the outcomes of a survey conducted on 80 member companies. 1.6 million Canadians work for these entities in 20 industries, with revenues exceeding $1 trillion last year.   The new report uncovers how severe the labour shortage is in Canada, with 80% of the companies admitting they cannot find skilled workers.   #Business_Council_of_Canada, #foreign_workers, #labour_shortage   https://www.ghimmigrationsvcs.ca/cus-latest-news/more-canadian-employers-use-the-immigration-system-to-recruit-workers-from-other-countries/ (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj4OZ8oOuRZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=