Beyond the border: Immigration update – July 2022
We are pleased to present the ninth installment of Beyond the Border, a publication for employers aiming to provide the latest information and analysis on new immigration programs and immigration-related issues.
In this issue, insight is provided into the growing labour shortages in Atlantic Canada and the region’s focus on international talent; the launch of a new recruitment platform for Ukrainians; best practices for employers hiring international talent; and an update on the economic mobility program for refugees.
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By Brendan Sheridan and Tiegan Scott The Government of Canada recently announced further changes to the international student program that not only limits the number of new study permit applicants per year, but also increases…
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Read MoreBy Brendan Sheridan The Government of Canada has continued their whirlwind year of immigration program announcements by revealing their plan to modernize and improve the country’s immigration system. This plan, known as “An Immigration System…
Read MoreBy Christine Pound, ICD.D, Rebecca Saturley, & Daniel Roth Canada’s anti-modern slavery legislation comes into force on January 1, 2024. To prepare for the first reporting deadline on May 31, 2024, organizations need to determine…
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