Global Talent Stream Employer Requirements 2026 Updated: New Rules Ban Contractor Misclassification

Canada has tightened its definition of who actually qualifies as an employer under one of its most popular pathways for hiring international tech and specialized talent. Updated Global Talent Stream employer requirements, published by Employment and Social Development Canada on September 18, 2026, introduce a detailed, multi-factor test for determining employer status and explicitly prohibit…

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LMIA Processing Times Climb For High-Wage And Low-Wage Streams In June 2026

Employers relying on Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program are facing longer waits in two of its most commonly used streams. LMIA processing times have increased for both the high-wage and low-wage streams of the TFWP, according to the latest data released by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on July 9, reflecting June 2026 figures….

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