Laurent Maisonnave

Laurent Maisonnave

Co-Founder, AskAïa Laurent Maisonnave combines HR expertise with AI to streamline global mobility and compliance, creating practical tools that support both people and organizations.

Posts by Laurent Maisonnave
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
Master LMIA Compliance: Best Practices for Policies and Record-Keeping
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Master LMIA Compliance: Best Practices for Policies and Record-Keeping

For Canadian employers, LMIA compliance is far more than securing initial approvals, it’s an ongoing obligation rooted in clear policies and rigorous …

2025-07-17 15:00:00 3 min read
The Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance: Beyond the Fine
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The Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance: Beyond the Fine

Many Canadian employers assume that immigration compliance is only about avoiding fines. But regulatory breaches often lead to severe indirect costs, …

2025-07-16 18:08:26 Updated : Jul 24, 2025 4 min read
Act Now: Canada Widens Low-Wage LMIA Ban Across 26 CMAs
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Act Now: Canada Widens Low-Wage LMIA Ban Across 26 CMAs

At a Glance Effective July 11, 2025, low-wage LMIA applications are banned in 26 urban regions, including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal. H …

2025-07-15 16:00:00 3 min read
How to Prepare for a TFW Program Inspection
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How to Prepare for a TFW Program Inspection

Canadian employers face rising scrutiny under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Since 2020, the number of inspections has increased by over …

2025-07-14 14:00:00 Updated : Jul 24, 2025 6 min read
Top Compliance Risks in Key Canadian Industries
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Top Compliance Risks in Key Canadian Industries

Compliance failures don’t look the same in every sector. From trucking fleets to healthcare providers, each industry faces unique vulnerabilities that …

2025-07-11 14:00:00 Updated : Jul 24, 2025 3 min read
Act Fast: Canada Delays PGWP Program Removal to Early 2026
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Act Fast: Canada Delays PGWP Program Removal to Early 2026

At a Glance Canada postponed the removal of 178 study programs from PGWP eligibility to early 2026. This gives students extra time to graduate and app …

2025-07-07 17:17:55 Updated : Jul 10, 2025 2 min read
Non-Compliance Consequences for Canadian Employers
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Non-Compliance Consequences for Canadian Employers

Every year, dozens of Canadian employers face this reality due to non-compliance with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. In the past year alone, en …

2025-07-04 14:00:00 Updated : Jul 24, 2025 3 min read
Understand Quebec’s New Skilled Worker Criteria: Act Now to Qualify
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Understand Quebec’s New Skilled Worker Criteria: Act Now to Qualify

On June 26, 2025, Quebec introduced new criteria for its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), affecting thousands of potential immigrants. These u …

2025-07-03 15:33:01 2 min read

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