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Quebec updates list of targeted occupations for facilitated LMIA process

In Quebec, employers may be exempt from the requirement to include proof of recruitment efforts when hiring temporary foreign workers in a number of occupations.

Up to 52,000 people eligible for new 18-month Canadian work permit

Certain PGWP holders in Canada can apply for the new open work permit until July 27, 2021.
The Canadian government has a new policy in place to help former international students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while living in Canada.

Work permit program change is great news for international students, Canadian employers

ANALYSIS: Beyond its importance to international students, Canadian employers also benefit significantly from PGWPs.