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Temporary Foreign Worker Program

By Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP | 4 Minutes Read May 22, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, foreign nationals in Canada may receive interim employment authorization while their inland work permit applications are pending

On May 12, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a temporary policy (Policy), which allows temporary foreign workers already in Canada to receive interim approval for employment in a new job or with a new employer, while their work permit application is being fully processed. The Policy went into effect on the same day as the announcement.

Article by Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP / Immigration / COVID-19, employment law, Temporary Foreign Worker Program, temporary foreign workers, work permit 1 Comment

By Occasional Contributors | 2 Minutes Read October 17, 2019

New agri-food immigration pilot

The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot and the expected changes to the temporary foreign worker program will provide new temporary and permanent pathways for eligible applicants, which should help agri-food employer's plan and manage their workforce in Canada.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Immigration / agri-food immigration pilot, employment law, permanent residence, Temporary Foreign Worker Program

By Cristina Lavecchia | 13 Minutes Read March 23, 2017

Federal Budget 2017-18

On March 22, 2017, Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the Liberal Government's Federal Budget 2017, Building a Strong Middle Class, which includes various measures affecting payroll, and an abundant amount of measures that would be of interest to employers, including the extension of maternity leave to 18 months, the electronic distribution of T4 information slips, and the elimination of various tax credits.

Article by Cristina Lavecchia / Business, Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll, Union Relations / Benefits and allowances, Canada Caregiver Credit, Canada Savings Bonds, Caregiving benefits, EI, Employment Insurance, employment law, Federal Budget 2017, Federal Budget 2017-18, International Mobility Program, internships, Maternity benefits, parental benefits, T4, tax credits, Temporary Foreign Worker Program

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