On January 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that effective January 21, 2025, open work permit (OWP) eligibility will be changed so that only spouses of certain ...

Alberta has temporarily extended health coverage to uninsured foreign workers with lapsed work permits. Alberta Health cited federal delays approving work permits that have left some foreign workers ...

A Canada Open Work Permit (OWP) is a type of work visa that allows foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada without needing a specific job offer. Unlike employer-specific work permits, ...

The IRCC announced in August 2024 the early termination of a public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country, effective immediately. The policy had been introduced in ...

Canada had issued a 2026 guide warning foreign workers on permit rules, illegal work penalties, deportation risks, and strict ...

Canada has barred holders of visitor visas from applying for work permits while inside the country with immediate effect. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the significant ...

Canada has barred holders of visitor visas from applying for work permits while inside the country, effective immediately. This was made known by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC ...

Canada has introduced new rules for foreign nationals seeking entry under its business visitor work permit exemption, a route widely seen as one of the quickest ways to legally enter the country for ...

Canada's immigration department has reported faster processing times for temporary residence applications as of April 15.

Canada's April 2026 IRCC data shows faster visitor visas, quicker study permits, and mixed trends in work permit timelines ...

Canada’s immigration changes are reshaping how international students choose programs, with PGWP eligibility now tied to ...