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August 25, 2023

The Government of Canada announced the launch of the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) program as part of the larger Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The goal of the REP is to ease some of the administrative burden for Canadian companies looking to hire foreign workers for specific roles.

July 24, 2023

Canada has signed a new youth mobility agreement with the UK and announced a new residency pathway for displaced Ukrainians.

June 30, 2023

Canada announced a new immigration approach built around four key pillars involving additions and improvements to programs offered by the IRCC.

June 23, 2023

The government of Canada has announced an expansion of the Francophone Mobility Program (FMP) for a period of two years.

June 9, 2023

Canada has added 13 countries to its electronic travel authorization (eTA) program. The eTA Canada is an electronic travel authorization allowing visa-exempt foreign nationals to enter Canada.

May 23, 2023

Global Affairs Canada announced on 16 May that Canada is adopting the Apostille Convention. The Apostille Convention simplifies the process of legalizing documents for use in other countries who are members of the Convention.

May 15, 2023

A new design for Canadian passports have been unveiled. The new passports will be more secure with a number of enhanced security features.

November 16, 2022

Canada has announced a new youth work experience agreement with Italy and issued further guidance to Canadian employers on responsibilities towards foreign workers.

October 12, 2022

In recognition of the economic challenges faced by employers, the Canadian government has announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap on the number of hours that eligible post-secondary students are allowed to work off-campus while class is in session.

May 20, 2020

Newland Chase Canada immigration experts answer frequently asked questions about restrictions on visas and travel to and from Canada.