Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed it is reviewing a technical issue with the Express Entry system after eligible candidates were not issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the most recent French-language proficiency draw. IRCC has acknowledged that
On June 2, 2026, the Government of British Columbia issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), targeting skilled candidates across four sector-specific categories under the Skills Immigration stream. June 2, 2026 Draw Results ITA
The duty to accommodate is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — responsibilities facing Canadian employers and HR professionals. Accommodation issues arise constantly in modern workplaces: HR professionals are often expected to balance legal compliance, operational realities,
Hiring foreign workers in Canada comes with significant compliance obligations. Yet many HR professionals are expected to manage immigration-related responsibilities without formal immigration training. That creates risk. Employer obligations under Canada’s immigration system are extensive and can involve: Violations can
On May 25, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw #416, a program-specific round targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. IRCC issued 334 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of
Workplace investigations are now a core HR responsibility in Canadian organizations. Whether the issue involves harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, bullying, misconduct, or policy breaches, employers are increasingly expected to conduct investigations that are timely, fair, well-documented, and legally defensible. The
On May 21, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held Expression of Interest Draw #271, issuing 96 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) exclusively to candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream. This marks the tenth MPNP selection round of
If your organization hires foreign workers, immigration compliance is not just an immigration team problem. It sits squarely in HR’s lap, and the stakes are significant. Between IRPA/IRPR obligations, Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) requirements, International Mobility Program (IMP) rules,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has updated its officer instructions on study permit validity periods, adding an important clarification that directly affects how applications are assessed for certain passport-exempt individuals. What the Standard Rule Requires Under the standard framework, once
On May 15, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released updated processing time data for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Based on aggregate statistics from all Service Canada processing centres, the
