Canada Tightens Rules for Study, Work Permits in Major Immigration Overhaul

Canada is making notable changes to its temporary residence programs to better regulate the growing number of temporary residents and safeguard the integrity of the system. The government announced a 10% reduction in the intake cap for international student study permits for 2025, along with more stringent eligibility criteria for work permits. According to a … Read more

Canada Plans to Reduce Foreign Worker Dependency, Invest in Local Talent

Canada plans to halt the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for low-wage jobs in cities with an unemployment rate of 6% or higher, starting September 26, 2024. An LMIA is a document Canadian employers may need before hiring a foreign worker. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that this decision, reported by Immigration News Canada, … Read more