Immigration Update
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released new policy guidelines for the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP), enhancing the efficiency of work permit processing.
The updated program, which will conclude in fall 2026, allows qualifying employers to receive Labour Market Impact Assessments valid for up to 36 months across multiple streams, including high-wage, low-wage, and agricultural sectors.
This streamlined approach enables businesses with proven compliance records to adjust yearly worker allocations according to their labour needs while maintaining strict standards for working conditions and worker protection.
The initiative represents a significant advancement in Canada's temporary foreign worker management strategy.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has provided updated operational guidance on the processing of applications to support Ukrainian nationals and their family members, following the government's announcement of a one-year extension to the temporary public policy supporting Ukrainians who arrived under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) measures.
Until March 31, 2026, eligible individuals with valid temporary resident status who arrived before March 31, 2024, may apply for new or renewed open work permits or study permits, subject to standard fees.
While the policy for pending applications expired on December 31, 2024, all applications submitted before July 15, 2023, will be processed to completion. Approved CUAET visa holders may still enter Canada during their visa validity period as regular temporary residents.
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The federal government may face challenges securing another extension to address constitutional issues in the Citizenship Act. Bill C-3, introduced on June 5, aims to reverse the 2009 "first-generation limit" rule, which prevents Canadian citizens born abroad from passing citizenship to children born outside Canada.
The bill would establish a 1,095-day cumulative presence requirement, which critics argue is insufficient to demonstrate a substantial connection to Canada.
With Parliament resuming on September 15, lawmakers have limited time to make the Act Charter-compliant before the November 20 deadline.
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On July 11, 2025, Ontario announced that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has successfully allocated its full federal quota of 21,500 nominations for 2024, demonstrating continued high demand for provincial immigration pathways.
Notably, the program made significant contributions to critical sectors, with over 3,200 healthcare workers nominated — the highest number in program history — representing 15% of all nominations.
The technology sector received approximately 30% of nominations, with more than 6,300 tech professionals selected across various roles, including software engineers and information systems specialists.
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