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Starting today, employers in Canada will face new restrictions on their hiring of low-wage temporary foreign workers — a policy shift the federal government says will push businesses to make a greater effort to hire workers already in Canada.

Under the new restrictions:

• Employers will be limited to hiring 10 per cent of their workforce through the program's low-wage stream.
• Employers will be unable to hire through this program if they are in census metropolitan areas with unemployment rates of...

The Liberal government says it will slash the number of international student permits it issues by another 10 per cent.

The government says the new target for 2025 and 2026 will be 437,000 permits. In 2024, the target was 485,000 permits.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday the government expects the changes to "yield approximately 300,000 fewer study permits" over the next three years.

Ottawa is also putting new limits on work permits for spouses of both foreign workers and students...

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 businesses and support our economic recovery. Since then, Canada’s economy has evolved, and we must continue to adapt our immigration system to respond to new pressures, including a softening labour market.

Earlier this year, Immigration,...

📢 RIF and Partner Information Session on N4!
🗓️ October 16th | 1-2 PM EST | In French

Join us for a French-language orientation session to explore N4’s tools that help professionals connect, learn, and collaborate in both official languages.

This session offers more than just information – we’re seeking your valuable insights. Newcomer Francophones often face unique challenges in accessing health services and securing employment in Canada’s healthcare sector. By participating, you’ll contribute...