Canada unveils one-time TR-to-PR pathway for 33,000 in-country workers
IRCC debunks viral 18-month PGWP-extension rumour, warns foreign graduates
Ottawa commits $94.5 million to sectoral labour-market data to ease skills shortages
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Severe weather triggers 100 flight cancellations and 500 delays across Canadian airports
Storms on 8 March caused roughly 100 flight cancellations and 500 delays nationwide, paralysing hubs such as Toronto-Pearson and disrupting remote northern routes. While carriers owe no compensation for weather events, they must still rebook or refund passengers. Employers should update travel-risk protocols and ensure staff document expenses for potential reimbursement.
CBSA warns of border-officer impersonation scams as Fraud Prevention Month begins
On 8 March CBSA alerted the public to fraudulent calls and messages in which scammers impersonate border officers and demand money or personal data. The agency never solicits payments this way and urges victims to contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Mobility teams should brief foreign staff to prevent data breaches and financial losses.
IRCC tightens rules for spouses of international students seeking open work permits
A revised IRCC guide now requires that the principal international student be actively studying—not in their final term—before a spouse or partner may receive or extend an open work permit under code C42. Applications submitted after 4 March must meet the tighter criteria, affecting family-accompaniment planning for foreign students and their employers.