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FEATURED ARTICLE – Financial Post
In an interview with the Financial Post, Green and Spiegel Managing Partner Stephen Green shared his thoughts on the increasing demand for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) and the challenges many foreign workers are now facing.
“Maybe in some areas, the government needs to review its policy with respect to the issuance of an LMIA.”
SUV Client Testimonial – Bhavesh Thakkarr
Discover the impact of dedicated legal support. Hear from our Start-up Visa client, Bhavesh Thakkar, as he shares his journey and success with Green and Spiegel.
Canada’s Caregiver Program: Expectations and Questions for the Future
Panelists Hilete Stein and Claire MacLean provided the anticipated requirements and next steps of Canada’s Caregiver Pilot Program.
Agenda
- Immigration Levels Plan: How do caregivers fit in?
- Looking back: Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots:
- Processing changes to pending applications
- Current processing time
- Looking forward: Launch of enhanced caregiver pilots:
- Applicant criteria
- Job offer and employer criteria
- Questions for the future
- How to prepare in advance of the pilot launch
INSIDE IMMIGRATION – June 26th, 2024
Panelists Peter Salerno and Jonathan Green provided the latest developments in Canadian immigration.
The panelists provided attendees with guidance, updates and best practices in these uncertain times and opened it up to questions from the audience at the end of the webinar.
Agenda
- Pilot Program – Caregivers
- Express Entry Update
- Processing Times & IRCC Portals
- Study Permit Cap Update
- Special Measures Updates:
- Upcoming Expiry to the Measures for Israeli nationals, Palestine passport holders and family members in Canada (Expiring June 12, 2024) – Extended to July 31, 2025
- Temporary measures to support family members affected by the crisis in Haiti
- “Flagpoling” at the border Update – PGWP ban
FEATURED ARTICLE – The Hub
In an interview with The Hub Canada, Green and Spiegel Senior Associate Benjamin Green shared his insights on why Canadians are moving to the U.S. at record levels.
RADIO INTERVIEW – CityNews
In a radio interview with CityNews, Green and Spiegel Managing Partner Stephen Green emphasized the crucial role of both permanent and temporary residents in addressing labour shortages amid Canada’s aging population, and highlighted the importance of streamlining Canada’s immigration pathways to provide newcomers with a smoother application process.
Scroll to 1:15:45 to listen to the interview (June 11, 2024 – Episode 130).
The Canadian Start-up Visa Program
Green and Spiegel Lawyer Spencer Green provides an overview of the Canadian Start-up Visa Program.
The Federal Start-up Visa program encourages foreign nationals to build innovative and internationally competitive companies that will create employment opportunities for Canadians. Entrepreneurs who are eligible for the program will receive funding, guidance, and expertise for opening and operating their companies in Canada.
Le programme canadien de visa pour start-up
L’avocat de Green et Spiegel, David Comtois, donne un aperçu du programme canadien de visa pour start-up.
Francophone Mobility Program
Green and Spiegel Lawyer David Comtois provides an overview of the Francophone Mobility Program.
The Francophone Mobility Program is a work permit for a French-speaking worker to fill a high-skilled position at a Canadian location outside of Quebec. There are no requirements for the foreign worker to have any previous experience with the company nor are there obligations for the employer to demonstrate that there is no Canadian worker available for the position.
Mobilité francophone
L’avocat de Green et Spiegel, David Comtois, donne un aperçu mobilité francophone.
Cette catégorie peut être utilisée pour faire venir un travailleur francophone pour combler un poste hautement qualifié dans un établissement canadien à l’extérieur du Québec. Le travailleur étranger n’est pas tenu d’avoir une expérience antérieure au sein de l’entreprise et l’employeur n’est pas tenu de démontrer qu’il n’y a pas de travailleur canadien disponible pour ce poste.