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New IRCC Open Work Permit Language Test Proposal Explained

IRCC says the proposed change is expected to be published in the Canada Gazette in spring or summer 2026, followed by a 30-day public comment period.

Canada’s New Maintained Status 365-Day Work Authorization Rule Explained

The expiry date on the letter is proof-related; it does not automatically end the worker’s legal authorization if the renewal application is still pending and the worker continues meeting R186(u) requirements.

New Canada Low-Wage LMIA Rules Now In Effect Explained

The two main federal changes are an extended advertising period of at least 8 consecutive weeks and a new requirement to target youth in recruitment efforts for low-wage LMIA applications.

Work Permit Holders Warned Over False PGWP Extension 2026 Claims

Immigration News Canada has reviewed the claims reported by our readers, traced them to their sources, and verified them against the official Government of Canada website.

Canada Prioritizes LMIA-Exempt Work Permits In 2026 As TFWP Shrinks

The latest Immigration Levels Plan sets the International Mobility Program target at 170,000 admissions while slashing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to just 60,000.

Canada's Open Work Permit - Check Out Scenarios In Which You Can Apply In 2026

A foreign national with an open work permit can work in Canada for almost any employer and in any province!

Temporary Foreign Workers In Canada Must Know These Rights In 2026

If your employer is holding your passport, underpaying you, forcing unsafe work, or threatening you for speaking up, you have options and confidential ways to report it

New Canada Employment Insurance Rules In 2026 Explained

EI is a federal insurance program that provides income replacement to eligible workers who lose employment, and it also provides special benefits in situations like maternity, parental leave, sickness, caregiving, and compassionate care!

Canadian Businesses Warn Of Closures As Foreign Worker Numbers Drop

Arrivals under the program have plummeted to a two-year low, leaving employers scrambling to fill essential roles in sectors like hospitality, agriculture, and retail!

First Express Entry Draw Of August 2025 Is Out Now

The comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score cutoff drops by 49 points!

Canada To Require Language Tests For IMP Open Work Permits In 2026

6 New Canada Work Permit Program Changes Coming Soon

These reforms, which include wage deductions, relaxed housing standards under TFWP, and a new sector-specific work permit for agriculture and fish processing, aim to address employer concerns while introducing limited worker mobility.