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Canada Announces 2026 Express Entry CRS and LMIA Changes

Canada is changing Express Entry in a major way. From 3 November 2026, candidates with well-paid job offers or strong Canadian work experience in selected higher-wage ...

Canada Changes Winter Hours at 26 Land Border Crossings

Canada is changing winter operating hours at 26 land border crossings in Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The seasonal schedule is meant to keep Canadian ports ...

ESDC Reports LMIA Processing Times Fell in Key Streams

New federal data shows LMIA processing times moved down in several Temporary Foreign Worker Program streams in September 2026, with the sharpest drop in the permanent ...

Canada Adds Six Cities to Low-Wage LMIA Freeze

Canada has widened its low-wage LMIA freeze in several labour markets, adding Halifax, Fredericton, Kingston, St. Catharines-Niagara, Regina, and Lethbridge while removing Kamloops and Chilliwack. The ...

IRCC Adds Fairness Step for Employer-Specific Work Permits

IRCC has updated its guidance for employer-specific work permits and now says officers should not refuse an application right away just because they doubt a job ...

Highest Paying Jobs in Canada for Skilled Workers

Canada offers strong earning potential across healthcare, technology, skilled trades, finance, and executive leadership. In this guide, you will discover the highest paying jobs in Canada ...

Canada Reduces Global Talent Stream Referral Partners

Canada has reduced the number of organizations that can refer employers into Category A of the Global Talent Stream, narrowing one of the fastest hiring routes ...

Canada LMIA Processing Times Rise in Most TFWP Streams

Canada’s latest LMIA update shows longer processing times across almost every Temporary Foreign Worker Program stream in August 2026. For employers, this can delay hiring plans. ...

IRCC Extends LMIA Grace Period to 90 Days for TFWP Workers

Canada has extended an important grace period for certain in-Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Program applicants. Eligible workers can now submit proof of a positive or neutral ...

Canada Changes Low-Wage TFWP Cap for Small Worksites

Canada has updated the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, giving some multi-site employers more room to hire at smaller locations. The change affects ...

Complete Temporary Foreign Worker Program Canada Guide

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program in Canada helps employers hire foreign workers when qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available. This guide explains how the ...

ESDC Reports Higher LMIA Processing Times in Most Streams

Canada’s latest LMIA update shows longer processing times in most Temporary Foreign Worker Program streams, with the biggest increase in the high-wage category. At the same ...

Complete LMIA Exempt Work Permit Guide for Canada

This guide explains when a foreign worker may qualify for an LMIA-exempt work permit in Canada, how lmia exemption codes are used, and which common categories ...

Complete LMIA Application Canada Guide for Employers

This guide explains the LMIA application process for employers in Canada, including who needs an LMIA, the difference between low-wage and high-wage positions, key advertising rules, ...

IRCC Limits C20 LMIA-Exempt Work Permits to Overseas Staff

Canada has narrowed access to one of its better-known LMIA-exempt work permit options. Under updated IRCC guidance for the C20 reciprocal employment category, foreign nationals must ...

How to Find LMIA Approved Jobs in Canada

This guide explains how to find LMIA approved jobs in Canada, where to search, how to read job postings carefully, and what to avoid. You will ...

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Ecaterina Andoni

I am Ecaterina Andoni, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R1041367) and founder of EverNorth Canada Immigration Solutions Inc. 

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