Saskatchewan Announces Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot Program

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced significant changes to the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System, implementing a new Labour Market Integration Factor...

Alberta's Immigration Oversight Act introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework requiring employer registration and licensing of recruiters and immigration consultants.

March 19, 2019 - More than 30 communities across British Columbia have enrolled to be part of the province's new Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot.

Green and Spiegel LLP provides comprehensive immigration law services across Canada and the United States, offering both corporate and individual immigration solutions. With offices in Toronto and Philadelphia, the firm specializes in business immigration, risk management, and workforce mobility strategies. Their team of experienced immigration attorneys delivers tailored legal guidance for companies and individuals navigating complex cross-border immigration requirements.

If you're an entrepreneur or self-employed professional planning to build a business in Canada, the C11 work permit might be your gateway.

June 27, 2017 – The Canadian federal government has cut the processing time for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications by almost a third, new figures show.

IRCC has made changes to the minimum amount of work experience an Express Entry candidate needs to be considered for most occupations in category-based selection.

Green and Spiegel LLP provides comprehensive immigration law services across Canada and the United States, offering both corporate and individual immigration solutions. The firm maintains offices in Toronto and Philadelphia, serving clients with expertise in business immigration, risk management, and workforce mobility. With dedicated teams for Canadian and U.S. immigration matters, the firm delivers strategic counsel for organizations and individuals navigating complex immigration processes.

At its heart, Canadian immigration policy is about bringing loved ones together. Family reunification is one of the main pillars of immigration to Canada and an underlying principle that guides all immigration policy decisions.

Multinational companies seeking to transfer key personnel to Canada may utilize the intra-company transferee (ICT) work permit, an LMIA-exempt pathway for executives, managers, and specialized knowledge workers. Understanding the qualifying criteria, corporate relationships, and common pitfalls is essential for successful applications, particularly when establishing new Canadian operations.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced significant changes to the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System, implementing a new Labour Market Integration Factor...

Alberta's Immigration Oversight Act introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework requiring employer registration and licensing of recruiters and immigration consultants.

Canada's proposed Digital Safety Act introduces sweeping new obligations for social media platforms, AI chatbots, and interactive online services, requiring operators to protect children, mitigate harmful content, and implement age-verification measures. Organizations face substantial penalties of up to 5% of global revenue for non-compliance, backed by a new federal regulator with broad enforcement powers. What steps should your organization take now to prepare for this emerging regulatory framework?

The Government of Canada has amended regulations under the Impact Assessment Act to streamline environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects, particularly interprovincial pipelines. These changes shift regulatory responsibility for certain energy projects to the Canada Energy Regulator while removing other project types from federal review following the Supreme Court's 2024 constitutional ruling.

President Trump has invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose new counter-tariffs on Canadian goods including dairy, alcohol, motorcycles, and metal products. The legality of this rarely-used statutory provision remains untested in court, raising questions about presidential tariff authority under the U.S. Constitution. Legal scholars debate whether Section 338 has been superseded by later trade legislation, while the administration argues Canada's retaliatory measures constitute discriminator

Manitoba has unveiled over $100 million in targeted financial supports designed to shield provincial workers, businesses, and producers from the economic impact of escalating U.S. trade tariffs.

Artificial intelligence has moved from pilot projects to core operations for many Canadian organizations.

The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, proposing to compress federal project approval timelines from five years to one year through consolidated permitting and streamlined processes. The legislation also modernizes transportation infrastructure through National Trade Corridors and reforms labour relations by strengthening collective bargaining while clarifying ministerial powers to intervene in work stoppages.

On March 7, 2023, the British Columbia government introduced Bill 13-2023 , the Pay Transparency Act (the Act). The Act was proposed legislation aiming to promote pay equity and transparency...

Saskatchewan employers must prepare for a minimum wage increase to $15.70 per hour, effective October 1, 2026. The provincial government's formulaic approach, which considers consumer price index changes and average hourly wages, continues to drive annual adjustments. Employers need to update their payroll systems before the deadline to ensure compliance with the new wage requirements.