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cicnews.com > 2026 > 03 > these-eight-companies-can-grant-lmia-exempt-work-permits-in-canada-and-some-are-hiring-0373475.html

These eight companies can grant LMIA-exempt work permits in Canada – and some are hiring

9+ hour, 50+ min ago  (706+ words) That's because these eight companies are all participating in the Global Hypergrowth Project, making them eligible for a five-year employer-specific work permit under the Innovation Stream. The GHP is an initiative launched by the government of Canada to help innovative…...

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cicnews.com > 2026 > 03 > quebec-offers-lmia-exempt-work-permit-extensions-for-foreign-workers-0372894.html > amp

Some workers in Quebec are now eligible for a 12-month work permit extension

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (310+ words) The Government of Canada has announced a new temporary measure aimed at helping foreign workers in Quebec continue to work while their application for permanent residence (PR) is being processed. Under the new measure, certain foreign workers in Quebec will…...

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cicnews.com > 2026 > 02 > how-former-peq-candidates-have-better-pr-options-outside-quebec-0271439.html

Why former PEQ candidates now have better PR options outside Quebec

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1183+ words) Foreign nationals who had previously sought permanent residence through the now-defunct Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) may have their best shot at permanent residence by settling outside Quebec. The Quebec government closed the PEQ to new applications on November 19, 2025, while Canada's…...

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cicnews.com > 2026 > 01 > self-employed-physicians-have-smoother-path-to-permanent-residence-under-new-ontario-rules-0164990.html

Self-employed physicians have smoother path to permanent residence under new Ontario rules

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (501+ words) Ontario is broadening eligibility for self-employed physicians under its Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream, in accordance with regulations that came into effect on January 1, 2026. Changes primarily pertain to the class of certification that internationally educated physicians are permitted to…...