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“As Russia’s war against Ukraine persists, Canada continues to support displaced Ukrainians through CUAET, through this extension. The program allows this cohort to work and contribute to the Canadian economy while they are here.”
– The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab recently announced that Ukrainians who arrived in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) and related measures will have an additional year to apply to extend their work permit.

Learn more at jrlawoffice.com/canada-extends-certain-work-permit-measures-for-ukrainians/

Ukrainians in Canada may have certain work permits extended - Jennifer Roggemann Law Office “As Russia’s war against Ukraine persists, Canada continues to support displaced Ukrainians through CUAET, through this extension. The program allows this cohort to work and contribute to the Canadian economy while they are here.” – The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, ...

Think getting an LMIA is the same as it was last year? Think again.

In 2026, the rules for hiring foreign workers have become much stricter. From the new "Daily Download" rule on Job Bank, where a 21-day lapse can void your entire recruitment process, to tightened wage controls, employers are facing more hurdles than ever.

Our latest blog post breaks down everything you need to know about:
✅ The 21-day suspension rule on Job Bank.
✅ Updated 2026 processing times for all streams.
✅ Why "institutional knowledge" isn't enough to skip recruitment.

Don't let a technicality derail your business. Read the full guide here: https://jrlawoffice.com/how-to-get-an-lmia-in-canada-a-2026-employer-guide/

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