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Canada Updates PGWP: 119 New Programs Added, 178 Removed in 2025
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Canada Updates PGWP: 119 New Programs Added, 178 Removed in 2025

Canada has announced substantial changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program that could reshape the future of thousands of international …

2025-06-30 16:45:07 2 min read
Prepare for 2025–2026 LMIA Changes: Key Policies HR Must Act On Now
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Prepare for 2025–2026 LMIA Changes: Key Policies HR Must Act On Now

As Canada recalibrates its immigration priorities, HR departments face a crucial inflection point. In 2025–2026, stricter LMIA rules could delay hirin …

2025-06-27 13:00:00 2 min read
Canada Slows Down: Immigration Tightening Shrinks Population Growth
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Canada Slows Down: Immigration Tightening Shrinks Population Growth

In the first quarter of 2025, Canada’s population grew by just 0.6%. It's the lowest rate in four years. The reason? Immigration rules are getting tig …

2025-06-26 13:00:00 3 min read
Navigate LMIA Rules Fast: Quebec, Agri Food, Construction & Tech
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Navigate LMIA Rules Fast: Quebec, Agri Food, Construction & Tech

Canada’s LMIA rules vary by province and sector. Knowing the difference can save time, money, and legal trouble. This guide focuses on Quebec, agri fo …

2025-06-25 13:00:00 3 min read
Link LMIA to PR: Boost Express Entry Points and Long-Term Retention
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Link LMIA to PR: Boost Express Entry Points and Long-Term Retention

Many employers see the LMIA as the end goal, but it can also be a gateway to permanent residency (PR).

2025-06-23 15:41:06 2 min read
Avoid LMIA Rejections: Top 5 Employer Mistakes in 2025
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Avoid LMIA Rejections: Top 5 Employer Mistakes in 2025

For HR professionals managing international recruitment, the LMIA process often feels like a balancing act, between hiring urgency and federal complia …

2025-06-20 19:25:17 Updated : Jun 23, 2025 3 min read
Explore LMIA-Exempt Canadian Work Permits for 2025: Who Qualifies?
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Explore LMIA-Exempt Canadian Work Permits for 2025: Who Qualifies?

Canada's complex work permit system often deters both skilled workers and employers. The standard route, through the Labour Market Impact Assessment ( …

2025-06-18 15:00:56 3 min read
Boost Your Chances: New Brunswick Raises Immigration Targets for 2025
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Boost Your Chances: New Brunswick Raises Immigration Targets for 2025

New Brunswick is urgently increasing its immigration targets in 2025, aiming to welcome 7,500 new permanent residents, a 29% rise from the previous ye …

2025-06-16 16:03:31 3 min read
After Approval: LMIA Compliance and the 6-Year Audit Rule (2025)
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After Approval: LMIA Compliance and the 6-Year Audit Rule (2025)

Getting an LMIA approved is a win, but it’s not the finish line. For HR teams, the true compliance challenge begins after the foreign worker is hired. …

2025-06-12 14:30:02 3 min read

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