ESDC has opened employer applications for Canada Summer Jobs 2027. For-profit small businesses with 50 or fewer FTEs qualify for 50% wage subsidies on youth hires. Intake closes December 3, 2026.

ICT vs LMIA Canada 2026: a practitioner's decision framework based on 19 ICT files reviewed. In 6 files that hit officer delays, the gap was always qualifying relationship or category fit, never employment history. Here's how to choose the right route.

PNP officers compare job creation commitments against ESDC labour market data. Most files miss this. Here is what Canada's 2026 labour force data signals — and how to build it into your client's business case.

ESDC set a clear baseline at NCIC 2026: 45 business days, tighter genuineness standards, and a recruitment bar that is higher than ever. Here is what a well-built LMIA file looks like under 2026 standards.