Tag: Isabelle Dongier

Coming Soon: New Regime for Canadian Temporary Work Permits

By Isabelle Dongier Mar 7, 2011 Northern Exposure

Updated: Mar 7, 2011

By Isabelle Dongier Foreign workers can be an important source of labor for Canadian employers, permitting them to fill shortages in a variety of professions and industries. In an attempt to better protect vulnerable foreign workers from what the government has called unscrupulous employers and agents, the Canadian government will introduce a new regime for […]

Obtaining a Work Permit in Canada: The Simplified Process

By Northern Exposure Mar 22, 2010 Northern Exposure

Updated: Mar 22, 2010

By Ingrid Anton and Isabelle Dongier In our January 4 article, we discussed the usual process for getting a work permit for a foreign employee entering Canada: obtaining a Labour Market Opinion (LMO). The LMO process can be complex, lengthy, and very demanding for employers. Fortunately, several exemptions exist that can provide you with a […]