On January 3, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant updates to several Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) effective October 1, 2024. The modifications primarily standardize language regarding wages, educational requirements, and spousal work permits across agreements, including CUSMA, CCOFTA, CUFTA, CPFTA, and CPAFTA. These changes affect various categories, such as intra-company transferees, professionals, investors, and technicians. The updates aim to create more consistent immigration processes across different trade agreements, particularly benefiting international workers and their families.
