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New Tax-Free First Home Savings Account Aims to Help Young Canadians Buy Their First Homes

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New Tax-Free First Home Savings Account Aims to Help Young Canadians Buy Their First Homes

As house prices continue to soar, the prospect of saving for a down payment on a home has become an elusive dream for many Canadians, especially the younger generation. Last week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced different measures to support Canadians. The First Home Savings Account, launched on April […]

Aug 16, 2023 Read More →
Canada Extends Temporary Policy Allowing Visitors to Apply for Work Permits

Working In Canada

Canada Extends Temporary Policy Allowing Visitors to Apply for Work Permits

IRCC has announced an extension to a policy that allows foreign nationals who receive a job offer while in Canada, the ability to apply for a work permit. The IRCC announced yesterday an extension to a COVID-era temporary public policy extension. This policy allows for foreign nationals visiting the country to apply for a work […]

Mar 1, 2023 Read More →
Canada Extends Open Work Permit for Hong Kong Residents

Working In Canada

Canada Extends Open Work Permit for Hong Kong Residents

Canada’s immigration minister announced this week that existing Open Work Permits for Hong Kong residents would be extended for an additional two years. The existing Open Work Permits (OWP) for Hong Kong residents was due to expire this week on February 7th. However it was announced that for those who are eligible, permits will be […]

Feb 9, 2023 Read More →
Starting Today, Family Members of Work Permit Holders Are Eligible for a Canadian Open Work Permit

Working In Canada

Starting Today, Family Members of Work Permit Holders Are Eligible for a Canadian Open Work Permit

As of today, January 30th, some family members of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) are now eligible for Open Work Permits (OWP). As it was announced last month, the IRCC is implementing a temporary measure to grant some family members of the TFW program and the International Mobility Program open work permits. The goal […]

Jan 30, 2023 Read More →
Families of Some Work Permit Holders are Now Eligible for OWP

Family Sponsorship

Families of Some Work Permit Holders are Now Eligible for OWP

It was announced on December 2nd by Canada’s immigration minister Sean Fraser, that IRCC will begin to extend Open Work Permits (OWP) to the spouses and working-age children of some current Work Permit holders under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Changes to OWP Eligibility Starting in January 2023, through a temporary 2-year measure, Canada […]

Dec 6, 2022 Read More →
Canadian Employers Can Now Hire More Foreign Workers

Working In Canada

Canadian Employers Can Now Hire More Foreign Workers

In response to a labour shortage across the country, Canada recently announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to make it easier for Canadian employers to hire more overseas workers. The latest updates to the TFWP will allow Canadian employers to hire more foreign employees, with fewer restrictions. The changes will also make […]

Apr 5, 2022 Read More →
Canada's Agri-Food Pilot Now Accepting Applications

Working In Canada

Canada’s Agri-Food Pilot Now Accepting Applications

Canada’s Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino has announced that the Agri-Food pilot program is now accepting applications after experiencing delays related to COVID-19. The Agri-Food Pilot program was originally set to open for applications back in April. The program was postponed from its original start date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Last week, the Canadian government […]

May 19, 2020 Read More →