As the deadline for a potential strike by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) approaches, the Canadian government and the union representing border services workers are locked in negotiation.
The … Read More
Bill C-71 amends the Citizenship Act of Canada to remove the first-generation limit to Canadian citizenship by descent.
With this limitation removed, a parent who is a Canadian citizen can now … Read More
Whether you’re buyer or seller, legal due diligence serves an important (different, yet complementary) purpose in any M&A transaction.
In addition to getting a deal done, both buyers and sellers have … Read More
As of May 1, 2024, the temporary policy that allowed international students to work full-time off-campus will end. This policy initially began as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and … Read More
Update: On July 1, 2024, Saskatchewan’s Immigration Services Act came into force.
On April 8, 2024, the Government of Saskatchewan announced new legislation aimed at strengthening the province’s immigration system.
The new … Read More
As of May 1, 2024, the federal government will shrink the number of temporary foreign workers that employers can legally hire in certain sectors over the next three years.
In April … Read More
On October 19, 2023, Manitoba’s Premier Wab Kinew outlined his government’s strategic priorities. These include to “work with the Federal government to increase the number of immigrants who come to … Read More
Updated April 5, 2024, to reflect recent changes
On February 29, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) announced updated travel requirements for Mexican citizens coming to Canada, citing concerns about … Read More
When acquiring or merging with a Canadian-based company, whether or not the target company currently employs foreign workers can trigger additional considerations during the due diligence phase.
Depending on the proposed … Read More
This is the first blog in a series that covers the latest developments in agriculture and food-related law, including litigation, legislation and regulations.
As agricultural labour shortages in Canada continue, the … Read More
