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Bill C-12 Employers Guide: Compliance & Penalties (2026)
Bill C-12 is now law. Higher fines, new fees, and a trusted employer fast-track. Here is what Alberta employers hiring foreign workers need to…
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Alberta PNP Changes 2026: 5 Major AAIP Updates (April)
Alberta PNP just changed. New $135 WEOI fee, Bill 26 employer registry, tighter Rural Renewal rules, and only 4,928 spots left. Here are the…
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Alberta Labour Shortage 2026: What Employers Need to Know
2026 Alberta Workforce Report -- 57% of Employers Cannot Find Enough Workers Last updated: July 15, 2026 · Reviewed by TopNation Immigration Services’ licensed…
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LMIA vs International Mobility Program: Which Is Right for Your Business?
2026 Update -- IMP Now Has Nearly 3x More Spots Than TFWP The federal government has made its position unmistakable. For 2026, the International…
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LMIA Processing Times 2026: Why Employers Are Looking for Alternatives
Last updated: July 15, 2026 · Reviewed by TopNation Immigration Services’ licensed RCIC team, regulated by the CICC. Processing-time figures on this page are…
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AAIP 2026 Changes: What Alberta Employers Need to Know
Major AAIP Update -- 6,403 Nominations for 2026 (31% Increase) The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program has undergone its most significant transformation in years. Alberta…
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LMIA Exemption Codes 2026: Every C, T, A, F Code
An LMIA exemption code is the short alphanumeric code (e.g. C10, C16, T34, A75) printed on a Canadian work permit issued under the International…
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How to Hire Foreign Workers Without LMIA in Canada (2026 Employer Guide)
⚡ 2026 Policy Update -- LMIA-Exempt Spots Expanded to 170,000 The International Mobility Program now targets 170,000 LMIA-exempt work permits for 2026 -- up…
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PR Card Renewal Canada 2026: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Last reviewed: June 2026 · Reviewed by TopNation’s CICC-licensed RCIC team. On this pageProcessing times & fees in 2026Document checklistHow to apply online (step-by-step)Travelling…
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