Steven Meurrens

On September 26, 2022, regulatory changes to Canadian immigration law took effect with the goal being to increase protections for temporary foreign workers. All employers who currently employ, or wish to employ, foreign workers, in addition to the foreign workers themselves, should understand these changes.

On December 15, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemption codes. An LMIA

Uncertain times ahead for Canadian immigration One of the distinguishing features between Canada and the United States is its political discourse on i

A closer look at Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026

Arrive. Succeed. Inspire.

On March 21, 2024, Marc Miller, Canada’s Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, alongside Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce De

Can your country of origin affect your visa application?

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant processing backlogs at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). During the course of the pandemi

Regulations to protect temporary foreign workers in Canada

Canada’s immigration system faces rising uncertainty under the Carney government, with policy shifts, backlogs and growing pressure on temporary res