New Spousal Work Permit Exemption for Foreign Health Workers in Quebec with Shorter Work Permits
Quebec has been running special credential recognition projects to bring foreign-trained health care workers into its health system faster. As of May 25, 2026, IRCC has exempted spouses of eligible foreign-trained health care professionals in Quebec from one of the standard requirements for a spousal open work permit (SOWP).
May 28 French Express Entry Draw Invites 4,500 Candidates
Today, May 28, 2026, IRCC has issued 4,500 invitations to apply for French speakers in the latest category-based Express Entry draw. The CRS score cut-off for this draw was 409 points.
IRCC Clarifies How Off-Campus Work Hours Are Counted for International Students in Gig Work
International students in Canada are permitted to work off campus while studying, provided they meet the conditions of their study permit. One key condition is the weekly limit on off-campus work hours during term times. Hours worked cannot exceed 24 hours per week.
Only 1 in 5 Newcomers Work in Their Intended Field in Canada. Those Who Do Earn 49 Percent More.
A new Statistics Canada study found that only about one in five newcomers in Canada ends up working in the occupation they trained for. Those who do stay in their intended field earn nearly 50 percent more than those who don’t.
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