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The Canadian government plans to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) to protect foreign workers’ rights and improve the government’s oversight in the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Foreign workers’ rights:
LMIA oversight:
Additional Information: The government recently updated the Job Bank website to include an updated verified employer library, job search tools and improved data security. A public consultation period on the proposed amendments recently ended; any final changes to the amendments will take that consultation into consideration.
BAL Analysis: The proposed amendments are expected to fill existing gaps in worker protections and improve employer compliance. BAL will continue to monitor changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and will provide more information as it becomes available.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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