May 19, 2017

Alberta Bans Hiring of Temporary Foreign Workers For 29 High Skilled Occupations

The Province of Alberta recently announced a Pilot Project banning the hiring of foreign workers for 29 High-Skilled Jobs to prioritize local workers.  This initiative which will be implemented for 24 months will be closely watch by the Federal Government and if successful, it may be implanted across Canada.

Alberta Bans Hiring of Temporary Foreign Workers For 29 High Skilled Occupations

Here's a video clip from Balitang Amerika about the Temporary Ban on Temporary Foreign Workers in Alberta.


This does not mean though that you will no longer have a chance to live and work in Canada if your occupation is listed in the 29 High-Skilled Jobs covered by the 24-month ban.  There are several pathways to get a permanent resident status in Canada.

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