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 …
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 …
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 …
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).
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 …
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 ( …
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 …
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. …
Plan for LMIA Delays: Avoid 2025 Hiring Risks with Smart Planning
For Canadian employers recruiting temporary foreign workers, the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a critical, and often unpredictable, step. …