Immigration Update - GH Immigration Svcs

Chinese STEM students take Ottawa to Federal Court over study permit delays

A group of 25 Chinese graduate students in STEM fields has filed a Federal Court case against Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), alleging discriminatory delays in processing study permits.

Despite standard processing times of four weeks, many have waited over a year, forcing them to forfeit high-paying jobs and delaying academic careers at prestigious Canadian universities.

IRCC maintains they apply the same screening processes to all applicants regardless of origin, while former CSIS director Ward Elcock defends the extended vetting for Chinese STEM students, citing security concerns.

#international_students, #study_permit_delays, #ircc, #chinese

Saskatchewan’s immigration potential soars as province adds 16,500 full-time jobs, maintains Canada’s lowest unemployment rate

Statistics Canada's latest labour force data reveals Saskatchewan's remarkable economic strength, with 16,500 new full-time positions created year-over-year in August and unemployment holding steady at 4.7%, significantly below the national average of 7.1%.

The province set a new record with 534,300 full-time jobs, demonstrating particularly strong growth in healthcare (12.8% increase), construction (11.4%), and hospitality sectors (15%).

Both Regina and Saskatoon posted positive employment gains, reinforcing Saskatchewan's growing appeal as a prime destination for immigrants seeking stable employment opportunities in Canada's robust prairie economy.

#saskatchewan_immigration, #canadian_job_market, #economic_growth, #employment_opportunities, #unemployment, #healthcare_jobs, #labour_statistics

Manitoba launched enhanced immigration programs for employers: the Employer Direct Initiative and the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot are now available

Manitoba's Employer Services has officially reopened applications for the revamped Employer Direct Initiative (EDI) as of September 2, 2025, introducing updated eligibility criteria and streamlined processes to serve businesses better.

Simultaneously, the province launched the innovative Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP) program, strategically designed to assist Manitoba employers in retaining qualified temporary residents already employed within their organizations.

These initiatives represent significant enhancements to Manitoba's immigration framework, creating new pathways for businesses to address workforce needs through improved immigration channels.

#manitoba_immigration, #employer_direct_initiative, #temporary_resident_retention, #workforce_development, #employment_opportunities, #immigration_canada

Conservatives propose ending the TFWP to prioritize employment opportunities for Canadians

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre announced plans to permanently abolish the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), citing unprecedented youth unemployment and wage suppression.

The proposal comes as TFWP permits reach historic highs under Prime Minister Carney's government, with 105,000 new permits issued in the first half of 2025 alone — despite Employment Insurance claims increasing by 7.4% and nearly 400,000 Canadians experiencing long-term unemployment.

The Conservatives plan to maintain a separate program for essential agricultural labour while implementing a transition period for low-unemployment regions, ultimately aiming to redirect employment opportunities to Canadian workers.

#canadian_jobs, #youth_unemployment, #temporary_foreign_workers, #wage_suppression, #conservative_policy, #labor_market, #poilievre_plan, #economic_policy, #job_creation, #immigration_reform