Ethan Mitchell covers Canadian work permits and labour-market policy. His reporting focuses on LMIA requirements, employer obligations, and how permit rules change for workers in Canada and those applying from abroad.
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Ethan Mitchell
Work permits reporter
Reports on work permits, LMIA rules, and employer compliance.
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8 October 2026
Express Entry Candidates Advised Against Sole Reliance on Category-Based Draws
What happened? Category-based Express Entry draws offer a pathway for candidates who might otherwise struggle to secure an Invitation to Apply. These draws are particularly...
7 October 2026
British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba End Daylight Saving Time Clock Changes This Fall
What happened? British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba will cease seasonal clock changes this fall, marking a shift in how time is observed across parts of Canada. This decision...
5 October 2026
Ontario Experiences Longest Gap in OINP Draws Since 2021, New System Awaits First Invitations
What happened? Ontario has not held an Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program draw in over five months. This marks the longest gap since the Expression of Interest system began in...
1 October 2026
Canada Streamlines Co-op Work Permits for International Post-Secondary Students Starting April 1, 2026
What happened? International students pursuing post-secondary education in Canada will no longer require a separate co-op work permit for qualifying placements, effective April 1,...
1 October 2026
Canada invites 3500 tradespeople to apply for permanent residence
What happened? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, also known as IRCC, has issued invitations to 3500 tradespeople. These individuals are invited to apply for permanent...
1 October 2026
Canada Offers Second Chance for Permanent Status to Asylum Seekers from Israel and Palestine
What happened? The Canadian federal government has provided a second opportunity for nationals and former residents of Israel and Palestine to obtain permanent immigration status....
1 October 2026
IRCC Issues 3,500 Invitations in Largest Ever Express Entry Trades Draw
What happened? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 3,500 invitations to apply to Express Entry candidates in the trade occupations category on October 1. This...
29 September 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney Signals Future Increase in Canada's Immigration Levels
What happened? Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated that Canada will eventually increase immigration levels again. This statement marks a notable change in tone after two years of...
29 September 2026
Northwest Territories Invites 105 Foreign Workers for Permanent Residence Nomination
What happened? The Northwest Territories Nominee Program issued 105 invitations to foreign workers on September 25. These invitations are for territorial nomination, a crucial...
27 September 2026
New Citizenship Law May Grant Canadian Status to Descendants of British Home Children
What happened? A recent change to Canadian citizenship law could mean that descendants of British Home Children are already Canadian citizens. More than 100,000 children were sent...
27 September 2026
Americans Seek Canadian Citizenship Certificates for Adult Children After Law Changes
What happened? A notable increase in applications for Canadian citizenship certificates from Americans is underway. This surge follows recent changes to Canada's citizenship law....
25 September 2026
New CRA Benefit Payments Scheduled for October 2026
What happened? Government benefits offer valuable financial support for costs such as groceries, housing, and childcare when settling into life in Canada. October 2026 is an...
17 September 2026
Applicants Frequently Miscalculate Canadian Work Experience for Express Entry
What happened? Canadian immigration applicants frequently misunderstand how to calculate their Canadian work experience for Express Entry, leading to potential errors in their...
15 September 2026
New Student Arrivals to Canada Surge 92 Percent in July 2026 as Worker Entries Fall
What happened? New international student arrivals to Canada surged 92 percent in July 2026 compared to the previous month, while temporary worker entries declined. This shift...
15 September 2026
IRCC Ends Temporary Policy for Undeclared Family Sponsorship, Citing Integrity Concerns
What happened? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ended a temporary public policy on September 10, 2026, that allowed some permanent residents to sponsor undeclared...
15 September 2026
Canada's Express Entry Pool Sees Modest Growth and Significant Rise in Top Scoring Profiles
What happened? Canada's Express Entry pool recorded a modest increase of 120 profiles between August 30 and September 13, according to the latest data from the country's...
10 September 2026
Canadian Permanent Residence Applicants Weigh Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs
What happened? Express Entry offers a popular pathway for Canadian permanent residence due to its simplicity and transparency. However, Provincial Nominee Programs, while more...
10 September 2026
Ontario's Workforce Priority Stream Emphasizes Job Offers in New Points System
What happened? Ontario has introduced a new Workforce Priority Stream as part of its Immigrant Nominee Program. This stream ranks immigration candidates using a points system,...