Tag archives: Immigration

Cannabis and the U.S. border – a complex relationship

By Rika Sawatsky on October 12, 2018 Posted in Canada

Recreational cannabis will become legal in Canada effective October 17, 2018. However, taking cannabis or any product containing cannabis (whether medicinal or recreational) across Canada’s international borders will remain illegal and can result in serious criminal penalties both domestically and abroad. This prohibition applies equally to individuals travelling to or from a jurisdiction where cannabis … Continue reading

Theresa May sets out her offer for the rights of EU citizens after Brexit

By Claire Darbourne (UK) on June 28, 2017 Posted in Europe, UK

Until the UK withdraws from the EU, EU law will continue to apply in the UK and so the rights of EU citizens and their family members to live and work in the UK remain unchanged. However, after Brexit, free movement rights will come to an end. On 26 June 2017 Theresa May briefed MPs … Continue reading

Employeurs canadiens et travailleurs étrangers: méfiez-vous du statut implicite!

By Pierre-Etienne Morand on December 10, 2014 Posted in Canada, North America, Québec

Pour les employeurs canadiens qui ont recours au Programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires, il faut bien souvent demander l’émission favorable d’une Étude d’impact sur le marché du travail. Il s’agit d’une confirmation de la part des autorités selon laquelle l’offre d’emploi temporaire formulée à un étranger a une incidence neutre ou positive ou, à tout … Continue reading

US immigration actions and implications for employers

By Heather Sherrod (US) on December 1, 2014 Posted in United States

On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced several widely discussed executive actions to expand deportation relief to certain unauthorized immigrants in the United States. Among other measures, the executive actions will expand eligibility for minors and parents of US citizens who entered the US by January 1, 2010 to obtain employment authorization and remain in … Continue reading

Recent Changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

By Pierre-Etienne Morand on July 27, 2014 Posted in Canada, General, North America

The highlights of these changes, which now apply throughout Canada except Quebec (with the exception of increased processing fees) are as follows: The “Labour Market Opinion” (LMO) is now called a “Labour Market Impact Assessment” (LMIA). Employers must provide more information, such as the number of Canadians or permanent residents who applied for an available … Continue reading

Employeurs québécois et canadiens : possibilité de recruter et d’embaucher de jeunes Français via le Programme Vacances-Travail!

By Pierre-Etienne Morand on January 30, 2014 Posted in Canada

Vous êtes un employeur aux prises avec une pénurie de main-d’œuvre au sein de votre entreprise. Vous rencontrez un ressortissant français, âgé entre 18 et 35 ans, qui s’avère la personne toute désignée pour répondre à votre besoin de main-d’œuvre? Sachez que le 1er février, la première tranche, soit 2250 des 6750 places pour 2014, du … Continue reading