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Saskatchewan expanded rural health care recruitment incentive to 12 additional communities

The Government of Saskatchewan has expanded its Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive (RRRI) program to include 12 new communities, effective September 1, 2026.

The expansion allows designated rural centers to offer financial packages of up to $50,000 in exchange for a three-year return-in-service commitment from new, permanent full-time health care workers. Backed by an $8.7 million allocation in the 2026–27 provincial budget,

the program now encompasses 94 participating communities to help address ongoing staffing pressures across rural and northern regions.

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Visa policy volatility and living costs emerge as top concerns for prospective international students

A global survey of 870 education agents conducted in May 2026 highlights growing anxiety among international students evaluating study abroad options in Canada and other major destinations.

Fluctuating visa policies and rising living costs have become primary concerns, prompting applicants to seek higher predictability and financial stability. Consequently, students are increasingly considering alternative destinations or opting to pursue higher education within their home countries.

Although overall trust in Canada as a welcoming study destination showed signs of recovery compared to the previous year, persistent visa processing delays and sudden regulatory shifts continue to deter even highly qualified applicants.

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IRCC updated grace period for concurrent TFWP work permit applications

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its operational instructions regarding Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) review procedures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

IRCC has extended the grace period for work permit extension applications requiring concurrent processing from 60 days to 90 days. Under this policy, eligible extension applications submitted without an LMIA will not receive a final decision until 90 days have elapsed from the receipt date.

Additionally, IRCC implemented a new client process allowing applicants to explicitly identify when their files require concurrent processing.

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Saskatchewan employer charged under provincial immigration legislation

Saskatchewan authorities have laid charges against a Swift Current employer and a numbered company for alleged violations of provincial immigration legislation. Syed Taha Rizvi and 102092451 Saskatchewan Ltd.

face eight counts under The Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act and The Immigration Services Act. The charges stem from incidents at the Swift Current Husky Travel Centre between September 2023 and August 2025.

Allegations include exploiting foreign workers' trust, taking advantage of their lack of experience, and illegally charging employees job-related fees. The Program Compliance Branch oversees these enforcement efforts to protect foreign workers across the province.

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