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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 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 3 min read
Quebec Sponsorship Cap Reached: Steps to Prepare for 2026
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Quebec Sponsorship Cap Reached: Steps to Prepare for 2026

At a Glance Cap set at 13,000 sponsorship undertakings for 2024–2026. 10,400 spots for spouses and adult children reached by July 9, 2025. Intake for …

2025-07-10 15:11:09 2 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 7, 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
Why Employers End Up on Canada’s Non-Compliance List
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Why Employers End Up on Canada’s Non-Compliance List

Every year, dozens of Canadian employers find themselves publicly listed as non-compliant with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) or the Inte …

2025-07-02 18:54:53 3 min read
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

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