LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Canada: New GATS Rules Explained

Canada has clarified important rules for professionals applying for an LMIA-exempt work permit Canada pathway under the General Agreement on Trade in Services, commonly known as GATS. The updated guidance gives foreign professionals and Canadian employers clearer instructions on eligibility, required documents, qualifying contracts, and the limits of this short-term work permit option.

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Canada to Fast-Track Permanent Residence for 33,000 Workers Already in Canada

Canada has announced a major update for temporary workers already living and working in the country. Through the In-Canada Workers Initiative, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will accelerate permanent residence for up to 33,000 workers in 2026 and 2027.

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