Record Toronto Snowstorm Grounds Hundreds of Flights, Paralyzing Canadian Business Travel
CBSA Marks International Customs Day with Pledge to Modernize Border Processing
Snowstorm Triggers Cross-Border Truck Delays, Raising Supply-Chain Concerns
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Canada–Japan Agreement Expected to Ease Short-Term Technical Assignments
A new Canada-Japan technology-transfer accord includes a mobility annex offering priority visa processing for engineers and technicians on designated defence projects, potentially reducing assignment lead times from weeks to days and benefiting aerospace and defence multinationals.
CRA–PSAC Bargaining Talks Spotlight Remote-Work Abroad Policies
Collective-bargaining talks between the CRA and PSAC-UTE are zeroing in on remote-work-abroad rules, a development that could set precedents for how Canadian employers manage tax, payroll and compliance when staff work temporarily outside Canada.
Deep Freeze Grounds Flights Nationwide, Disrupting Canadian Business Travel
A polar vortex and blizzard conditions cancelled or delayed more than 900 flights across Canada on 25 January, with Toronto Pearson scrapping 70 % of departures. The disruption stranded business travellers, delayed cargo and forced companies to reschedule meetings and assignments. The incident highlights weather-related mobility risk and the need for more resilient contingency planning.
Statistics Canada Opens 32,000 Census Jobs to Work-Permit Holders, Creating New PR Pathway
Statistics Canada is hiring 32,000 temporary census workers and has opened the roles to valid Canadian work-permit holders. Crew-leader positions are classified as skilled work, allowing foreign staff to count up to 660 hours toward Express Entry’s Canadian Experience Class, creating a valuable stepping-stone to permanent residence. Applications are open until 31 July 2026.