Category: Temporary Residence
Francophone Immigration – Welcoming Communities
The Government of Canada launched a new Francophone Immigration Strategy to increase francophone immigration, support integration and retention of French-speaking newcomers, and strengthen the capacity of francophone communities outside Quebec. Objectives of the Francophone Immigration Strategy The Francophone Immigration Strategy aims to achieve 3 main objectives to support the vitality of Francophone communities: 1. Increase Francophone…
USMCA – Trade deal between USA, Mexico and Canada
Since October 1, 2018, the US, Canada, and Mexico have a new NAFTA deal. It’s called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). What has changed? It’s basically NAFTA 2.0, with major changes on cars and new policies on labour and environmental standards, intellectual property protections, and some digital trade provisions. Country of origin rules: Automobiles must…
CETA – Trade agreement between EU and Canada
CETA is a new trade agreement between the EU and Canada. What is the purpose of the deal? It cuts tariffs and makes it easier to export goods and services, benefiting people and businesses in both the EU and Canada. Background In 2017, the Liberal government passed legislation in the House of Commons that paved…
Impaired Driving Laws – Impact on Non-Canadians
Canada’s New Impaired Driving Bill and its Impact on Temporary Residents and Permanent Residents Definition Impaired driving is the criminal offence of operating a motor vehicle while being impaired by alcohol, a drug or both. Background On June 21, 2018, Bill C-46, the Impaired Driving Act, received Royal Assent. The bill will increase the penalties for impaired driving offences…
The perfect reference letter to come to Canada
Many people wonder about how to present their case to the Canadian Visa Officer in the best light. Supporting documents are the bulk of the file and the reference letter is the most important part of proving their work experience from Canada and abroad. NOC 2016 First, you need to find the appropriate National Occupational…
International Mobility Program – Mobilite francophone
Mobilite francophone allows Canadian employers to hire francophone and bilingual workers from abroad to work outside of Quebec. Mobilite francophone: LMIA exemption for French-speaking temporary workers outside Quebec Since June 1st 2016, one may submit work permit applications in the Mobilite francophone stream of the International Mobility Program. The Mobilite francophone facilitates procedures for French-speaking candidates…
Flying to Canada? – Electronic Travel Authorization
Electronic Travel Authorization As of November 10, 2016, a new entry requirement is in effect! In essence, visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to, or transit through a Canadian airport, need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions Briefly, U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa, as well as, Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and…