Immigration Hub
Access accurate, up-to-date information on immigration policies, procedures, and resources for the tourism sector in Canada.
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Tourism Workforce Immigration Strategy
Tourism HR Canada works with national and provincial/territorial partners to provide decision and policy makers with the latest data and context required to inform strategies on immigration as it relates to the tourism sector. Priorities include optimizing existing federal, provincial, and territorial immigration streams, and implementing a new, dedicated tourism immigration stream.
Track policy changes and advise on policy impact
Secure a reliable supply of immigrant workers to fulfil sustainable demand
Provide guidance and advice on immigration-related enquiries
Create resources and tools to attract and retain qualified talent
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
Latest Research
Tourism HR Canada routinely conducts and contributes to targeted labour market research and analyses on immigrants and immigration in the tourism sector.
The Role of Immigration Policy in Addressing Labour Shortages in the Tourism Sector
Explore the impacts of the policy changes and initiatives to help employers hire foreign workers.
Small Business, Big Impact: Immigrant Hiring and Integration in Five Canadian Cities
Examine how the labour and skill shortages facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in small and mid-sized Canadian cities can be more easily filled by newcomers to Canada.
Centre for Business Insights of Immigration
Tourism HR Canada is a founding funder of this leading research collective designed to strengthen employer engagement
Federal Immigration News
The Government of Canada is investing more than $9.3 million to support Francophone minority communities
March 20, 2025—On this International Francophonie Day, the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced $9.3 million of funding for 12 new projects aimed at supporting the economic development and demographic growth of Francophone minority communities.
Canada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortages
February 27, 2025—Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new education category, to align the selection of federal economic immigrants with Canada’s long-term labour shortages.
Canada extends some temporary measures for Ukrainians
February 27, 2025—Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Ukrainians and their family members who arrived in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) on or before March 31, 2024, will now have until March 31, 2026, to apply for a new open work permit valid for up to three years, renew an existing work permit, or apply for a new study permit, subject to standard fees.
Canada launches Rural and Francophone Community Immigration pilots
January 30, 2025—Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the launch of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot, and the communities chosen to participate. These pilots will provide 18 communities with a permanent residence pathway to attract and retain newcomers who can fill key jobs and who want to live long-term in these areas.
Canada takes action to reduce fraud in Express Entry system
December 23, 2024—As part of ongoing efforts to prevent and reduce fraud, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional points for having a job offer. This change will come into effect in spring 2025. The changes will impact candidates pursuing permanent residence through the Express Entry system, including those currently working in Canada temporarily. The changes will not affect candidates who have already been invited to apply or who have an application in progress.
New International Student Program regulations take effect
November 15, 2024—Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, confirmed that new regulations impacting the International Student Program have now taken effect, including the change to the number of hours international students may work off campus that was proposed earlier this year. With this change, eligible students can now work up to 24 hours per week off campus while their classes are in session.
Government of Canada reduces immigration
October 24, 2024—Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: a plan that will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term. For the first time ever, the levels plan includes controlled targets for temporary residents, specifically international students and foreign workers, as well as for permanent residents.
Minister Boissonnault announces further Temporary Foreign Worker Program reforms to better protect the Canadian labour market and workers
October 21, 2024—Effective November 8, 2024, the starting hourly wage for workers coming into Canada through the high-wage stream will be increased to 20% higher than its current level, which is the median wage in the applicable province or territory of work.
TFW Program Policies Now Available on Open Government Portal
October 9, 2024—The following Temporary Foreign Worker Program policies are now available on the Open Government portal: assessment of the effect on the labour market; Category B eligibility for Global Talent stream; development or transfer of skills and knowledge; employment agreement; recruitment fees; job creation and retention; and labour market benefits plan. Additional policies will be added soon.
Canada and Yukon partner to support workers through Territorial Nominee Program
October 1, 2024—A temporary measure will give new work permits to up to 215 temporary workers identified and supported by the Government of Yukon to continue working while they process their permanent residence applications under the Yukon Nominee Program.
Employer Resources and Toolkits
From navigating various immigration programs to tips on attracting and retaining internationally trained workers, these trusted resources will help employers at every stage of their journey to hire international talent.
Service Provider Organizations
From navigating various immigration programs to tips on attracting and retaining internationally trained workers, these trusted resources will help employers at every stage of their journey to hire international talent.
Pre-Arrival Services
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers services to assist those preparing to move to Canada, from general information about life in Canada to settlement services to employment and mentoring services.
Newcomer Services in Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers services to assist those preparing to move to Canada, from general information about life in Canada to settlement services to employment and mentoring services.
Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot Partners
Through the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) partners with select non-government organizations across Canada. These partners offer a range of services, including connecting skilled refugees and other qualified displaced people with Canadian employers interested in hiring them.
Provincial/Territorial Immigration Agencies
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