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The Liberal government is putting a stop to an immigration exemption that allows visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced the policy during the pandemic for visitors who couldn't leave Canada due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions.

IRCC said that the exemption was eliminated Aug. 28 as part of the federal government's efforts to cut down on the number of temporary residents in order to "preserve the integrity of the...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday the federal government will reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada after a historic surge that some experts say has fuelled unemployment among immigrants and young people.

Trudeau also said the government is considering a reduction to the number of permanent residents Canada accepts each year — a potentially major policy change after years of increasing immigration levels on the Liberal government's watch.

The government loosened...

EBM Connect Canada is an initiative designed to guide internationally educated health professionals into an evidence-based medical practice through learning, networking, and community service. Their mission is to equip future Canadian physicians and dentists with the skills and knowledge to utilize evidence-based medicine (EBM) in their practice and bridge the gap between their background experiences and Canadian evidence-based principles of training. Join EBM Connect Canada in shaping a future...

More people are on the move now than ever before, with approximately one in eight individuals globally either migrants or forcibly displaced. Despite not being inherently less healthy than host populations, millions in vulnerable situations face poorer health outcomes, especially where living and working conditions are substandard. Prioritizing their right to timely, affordable, and dignified healthcare is crucial for achieving health for all, in alignment with WHO Global Action Plan on...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is offering technical briefings on asylum claim processes. The technical briefing was developed to help front-line workers and government organizations gain a better understanding of the procedures involved in processing claims submitted by asylum seekers, as well as the supports and services they may be able to access while their claim is being processed. Please note that the information sessions are geared towards front-line workers and...

Ottawa's agriculture and caregiving sectors may need to brace for impact if the government refuses low-wage temporary foreign workers (TFW) from coming to Canada.

Farmers in the region, such as Foster Family Farm, rely on these workers to produce their seasonal crops, while in the caregiving sector, many Filipino TFWs fill those necessary positions to care for elders and children. 

On Tuesday, the federal government stated they were considering blocking applications for low-wage TFWs.

If the...

Employment and Workforce Development Minister Randy Boissonnault told business associations Tuesday that the federal government is considering refusing temporary foreign worker (TFW) applications under its low-wage stream, his office told CBC News.

The policy change would apply to jobs that pay below the median hourly wage in each province and territory. That median wage varies by jurisdiction, ranging from $24 per hour in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia to $39.24 per hour in the Northwest...

Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity. This is why Canada is redoubling its efforts to welcome French-speaking newcomers who will enrich the linguistic, social, cultural and economic fabric of Francophone minority communities (FMCs).

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the new Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) program will be launched on August 26, 2024, in partnership...

This second national conference on black mental health in Canada will be an opportunity to talk about the progress made across the country and to share the knowledge acquired. It will also be an opportunity to discuss the many barriers that continue to prevent black people from benefiting from care adapted to their needs, as well as the social determinants that continue to hinder the mental health of black people and communities in Canada.

Learning objectives

1. To understand the social determinants...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce the addition of new communities to the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative and the new Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot.