Stephanie MacIntosh

Feb 14, 2024 | lexblog.com | Andrew Shaw |Jennifer Bernardo |Jeremy Hann |Stephanie MacIntosh

In this 75-minute “quick hits” style session, our team provided practical advice to Canadian in-house counsel and human resources leaders and addressed what to keep top-of-mind for 2024.

Feb 14, 2024 | lexology.com | Andrew Shaw |Jennifer Bernardo |Jeremy Hann |Stephanie MacIntosh |Matthew De Lio |Juliette Mestre | +4 more

Click here to watch the video. In this 75-minute “quick hits” style session, our team provided practical advice to Canadian in-house counsel and human resources leaders and addressed what to keep top-of-mind for 2024.

Sep 19, 2023 | lexology.com | Stephanie MacIntosh |Nell Slochowski |Agnes Herwig |Tess Lumsdaine |Charmaine Ng |Sergio Antonelli | +13 more

On June 27, 2023, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship launched Canada's new Tech Talent Strategy. Through this strategy, Canada hopes to improve on existing measures and introduce new measures for attracting top talent and supporting high-growth STEM industries and occupations. Additionally, on the same day, the Minister announced that study authorization would be extended for certain eligible work permit holders.

Jul 13, 2023 | lexblog.com | Stephanie MacIntosh |Nell Slochowski

On June 27, 2023, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship launched Canada’s new Tech Talent Strategy. Through this strategy, Canada hopes to improve on existing measures and introduce new measures for attracting top talent and supporting high-growth STEM industries and occupations. Additionally, on the same day, the Minister announced that study authorization would be extended for certain eligible work permit holders.

Jun 20, 2023 | lexblog.com | Stephanie MacIntosh |Nell Slochowski

On May 31, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a significant change in the Express Entry application management system. They will now conduct category-based selection draws to provide more opportunities to skilled workers in specific occupations who may not otherwise receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. This change aims to support individuals working in Canadian industries facing or expected to face labour shortages.