Quebec entrepreneurs have launched a $300 million lawsuit against the Federal Government over plans to reduce the number of temporary foreign workers from 7% to 5% of Canada's population.
The 23 business owners claim these reductions threaten their financial viability, highlighting a critical dependency on foreign labour. Their case emphasizes that despite offering competitive wages—including $25/hour training positions—Canadian workers are reluctant to fill these roles, particularly in manual labour and night shift positions.
This legal challenge highlights the complex reality of Canada's labour market, particularly amid rising unemployment rates among young Canadians.
#quebec, #temporary_foreign_workers, #labour_shortage, #federal_lawsuit, #workforce_challenges
July 25, 2025
Alberta’s Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration, Matt Jones, has criticized Ottawa’s decision to invite 10,000 new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications, citing unsustainable pressure on the province’s healthcare, education, and housing systems.
He stressed that while Alberta supports family reunification, the federal government’s unilateral approach to immigration is straining frontline services. With nearly two million newcomers arriving in Canada last year, Alberta argues that immigration levels must align with provincial capacity.
The minister called for immigration caps under 500,000 annually and greater provincial input on targets. Alberta seeks a more balanced, coordinated approach that ensures newcomers and residents alike receive the services they need.
#Alberta_immigration, #family_reunification, #PGP2025, #Canadian_immigration, #immigration_policy
July 23, 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its annual stakeholder consultations for the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan, running from July 21 to August 17, 2025.
Building on last year's expanded approach, the government aims to reduce the non-permanent resident population to below 5% of Canada's population by 2027, stabilize permanent resident admissions under 1% annually, and increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec to 12% by 2029.
Stakeholders and the public are invited to provide feedback through an online survey to help shape Canada's immigration strategy that balances economic needs with sustainable growth.
#ircc_stakeholder_engagement, #francophone_immigration, #sustainable_population_growth, #immigration_levels_plan, #temporary_resident_targets
July 22, 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant revisions to the guidelines governing foreign nationals in transportation occupations, particularly those in the marine sector.
The July 18, 2025, update provides essential clarification on when work permits are required under paragraph 186(s) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
The comprehensive revision includes detailed examples that differentiate between situations requiring permits and those exempt under the International Mobility Program. Additionally, Operational Bulletin 649 has been incorporated into program delivery instructions for Seaspan above-deck retrofit workers.
#marine_workers, #international_mobility_program, #work_permits, #transportation_sector, #foreign_workers, #IRCC, #temporary_workers_canada, #imp, #tfwp
July 21, 2025
