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Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA

Author: Admin | March 2, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada
Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA on February 28, 2023, the Government of Canada recognized lululemon as a significant investment project in British Columbia. The company will benefit from a facilitative immigration measure under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement and hire foreign workers for various high-skilled occupations without applying for a labor market impact assessment (LMIA).  The Temporary Workers Annex of the Agreement grants British Columbia the authority to specify noteworthy investment enterprises that can be exempted from undergoing an LMIA process. Employment and Social Development Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada then assess the project to determine if it meets the criteria. By introducing global talent to lululemon, British Columbia's workforce will benefit from sharing knowledge and leveraging international opportunities and generate a significant employment boost over the next few years. Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement Purposes and Objectives: The main goal of this Annex is to allow Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), British Columbia, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to better collaborate in order to ensure that the International Mobility Program (IMP) and Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) operate in the national interest while supporting provincial priorities and that, where suitable, employers gives priority to Canadians for available positions. More specifically, the objectives of this Annex are to: Outline how Canada and British Columbia will support the TFWP and the IMP, including their roles and responsibilities; Provide British Columbia a way to recommend LMIA exemptions in line with this Annex or any of its Appendix, and recommend occupations qualified for priority LMIA processing in accordance with section 8.0 of this Annex; and Following shared values on the protection of foreign workers may increase federal-provincial collaboration in the administration of the TFWP and the IMP. Want to know more details about “Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA on February 28, 2023, the Government of Canada recognized lululemon as a significant investment project in British Columbia. The company will benefit from a facilitative immigration measure under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement and hire foreign workers for various high-skilled occupations without applying...
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Canada reduces work experience requirements for caregivers

Author: Admin | February 15, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada
requirements for caregivers
Canada reduces work experience requirements for caregivers on February 10, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that the amount of work experience in Canada required for a caregiver to be eligible for permanent residence had decreased from 24 months to 12 months.    Furthermore, some spots in the existing caregivers'...
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The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications

Author: Admin | February 15, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized, Work in Canada
The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications
The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications according to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is moving to online Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications starting April 3, 2023.  The LMIA Online Portal, a dependable and secure digital platform, offers...
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Ottawa open work permit program extended for Hong Kong nationals

Author: Admin | February 9, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized, Work in Canada
open work permit
On February 6, 2023, the Government of Canada extended the Ottawa open work permit program for eligible Hong Kong nationals. According to the expanded eligibility requirements, Hong Kong residents who have graduated within the past ten years from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada or abroad can obtain a work...
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Newfoundland and Labrador to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland

Author: Admin | January 13, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized, Work in Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador 
On January 9, 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador announced that the provincial government was preparing to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland to fill vacancies in the province. Ireland has been selected due to its physician training standards being comparable to those in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the vast opportunity...
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Canada needs more skilled workers to fill jobs in the building trades

Author: Admin | January 9, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada
jobs in the building trades
Canada needs more skilled workers to fill jobs in the building trades. As Baby Boomers retire from their respective positions, Canada desperately needs foreign nationals to take up the empty positions and fill the one million open jobs. Housing and Diversity Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussein insists on immigration as an...
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Ontario to start foreign-trained doctor CRP in 2023 via Practice Ready Assessment

Author: Admin | December 31, 2022 | Categories: Ontario, Work in Canada
Ontario to start foreign-trained doctor CRP in 2023 via Practice Ready Assessment
Ontario to launch a foreign-trained doctor credential recognition program in 2023 via Practice Ready Assessment (PRA) programs. By next spring, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) could introduce a three-month program to recognize foreign medical credentials in Ontario. This year, the self-governing body for Ontario’s medical professionals...
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Five new occupations added to Global Talent Stream

Author: Admin | December 30, 2022 | Categories: Work in Canada
Global Talent Stream
On December 22, 2022, the Employment and Social Development department Canada (ESDC) extended the Global Talent Stream profession list from 12 to 17 occupations. The five newly-added engineering positions will allow more global talent to be recruited into the country.  The new eligible occupations are:  Civil Engineers (NOC 21300); Electrical...
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Canadian employers increase wages to attract more workers

Author: Admin | December 29, 2022 | Categories: Work in Canada
Canadian employers
Canadian employers increase wages to attract more workers As Canada is facing a shortage of workers, employers have taken the initiative to offer higher wages to attract more workers. According to the latest Statistics Canada report, the average hourly wage has risen by 7.5% since last year, amounting to $24.20...
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The new NOC 2021 made truck drivers eligible for Express Entry

Author: Admin | November 29, 2022 | Categories: Work in Canada
truck drivers
Express Entry is now available to truck drivers following the implementation of the new National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. The update was announced by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser in August, and 16 new jobs were added to the Federal Skilled Worker Program with the launch of the new NOC system...
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