A Canada Open Work Permit (OWP) is a type of work visa that allows foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada without needing a specific job offer. Unlike employer-specific work permits, ...

Unclear portal design and hidden rules for the postgraduate work permit language test lead to mass rejections.

Canada has updated the rules related to open work permits for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway. The updated rules now clearly set the ground for any ‘Refusal’ made ...

The IRCC announced in August 2024 the early termination of a public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country, effective immediately. The policy had been introduced in ...

Canada has barred holders of visitor visas from applying for work permits while inside the country with immediate effect. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the significant ...

Canada warns foreign workers about the risks of working without authorisation. Penalties include deportation, unsafe ...

Canada has recorded a sharp decline in the number of new students and temporary workers arriving in the country in 2026, ...

Every year, thousands of migrant workers arrive in Canada to grow, process and prepare our foods. Yet, in July 2024, a United Nations report referred to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP ...