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From Engineer to Entrepreneur in Québec: A Practical Guide
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From Engineer to Entrepreneur in Québec: A Practical Guide

In Quebec, entrepreneurship is a way of socio-economic integration for foreign-trained professionals. This guide takes José's journey through this eco …

2025-08-15 12:00:00 4 min read
License Your Paramedic Diploma or Go Entrepreneur?
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License Your Paramedic Diploma or Go Entrepreneur?

Arriving in Québec with a health qualification is a crucial decision: should you invest in accrediting your diploma or start your own business from sc …

2025-08-08 18:48:04 5 min read
Access Granted: IRCC Now Shares Decision Notes with Refused Applicants
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Access Granted: IRCC Now Shares Decision Notes with Refused Applicants

At a Glance What’s New: As of July 2025, IRCC is phasing in the release of officer decision notes with refusal letters—no ATIP request needed. Who’s A …

2025-08-05 01:16:07 3 min read
What to Expect in 2025: TFWP Enforcement Trends and New Employer Rules
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What to Expect in 2025: TFWP Enforcement Trends and New Employer Rules

Canada is increasing audits and penalties for employers hiring temporary foreign workers. Whether you're using the LMIA process or another stream unde …

2025-08-01 16:40:40 4 min read
Québec Employer Checklist: Essential CNESST & MIFI Compliance Steps
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Québec Employer Checklist: Essential CNESST & MIFI Compliance Steps

Québec blends its own labour standards regime with Ottawa’s federal inspections, forcing employers to juggle CAQs, LMIAs, and CNESST audits. One slopp …

2025-07-31 18:38:57 4 min read
Quebec Issues First Invitations Under New Skilled Worker Rules
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Quebec Issues First Invitations Under New Skilled Worker Rules

At a Glance 238 invitations issued on July 24, 2025, under Quebec’s new Skilled Worker Program. Priority given to candidates with French level 7+ and …

2025-07-28 16:08:07 4 min read
Ditch Spreadsheets: Why Compliance Tech Is Now Critical in Canada
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Ditch Spreadsheets: Why Compliance Tech Is Now Critical in Canada

Canadian employers are under growing scrutiny as immigration audits surge and documentation rules tighten. Old-school compliance methods, like Excel a …

2025-07-25 16:52:27 4 min read
Close Compliance Gaps Fast: Avoid Six-Figure TFW Penalties in Canada
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Close Compliance Gaps Fast: Avoid Six-Figure TFW Penalties in Canada

Fines for paperwork lapses under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) have risen sharply, up 31 % year‑over‑year to $2.1 million, while em …

2025-07-24 18:40:59 4 min read
Get Permanent Residence: Canada’s New Francophone Community Pilot
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Get Permanent Residence: Canada’s New Francophone Community Pilot

At a Glance New community PR pilot for French speakers launched July 2025 First 3 hubs open: NB, MB, BC — with quotas from 40–60 spots Clear checklist …

2025-07-22 10:45:30 3 min read

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