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Tri-Cities News

This section features stories related to our strategic priorities and local news relevant to the Tri-Cities on immigrant inclusion.

Navigating the complexities of remote work under Express Entry program

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaped the way we work, ushering in a remote work revolution that appears here to stay. Beyond more video calls and commute-free workdays, this shift has transformed traditional employment structures, giving rise to trends like “digital nomads” and “work from anywhere” lifestyles. While these changes offer benefits for workers and employers […]

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Canadian passport ranks among best in world in 2025

The Canadian passport was listed in the seventh position in a new global ranking of most powerful passports in the world in 2025. The ranking was done by global consultancy, Henley & Partners, and is based on the number of destinations Canadian passport holders can access without a prior visa. In 2025, Canadian passport holders […]

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IRCC to implement restrictions on family Open Work Permits in January 2025

The government of Canada is now implementing greater restrictions on work permits for family members of international students and foreign workers, after having first announced these changes in September of 2024. Effective January 21, 2025, family open work permits (OWPs) for international students will be restricted to the spouses or common-law partners of students currently […]

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