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BC Midwife Work Permit Denied: What This Case Reveals About IRCC and Canada’s Healthcare Crisis

Heron Law Firm April 1, 2026

A UK-trained midwife in British Columbia, who completed a program at University of British Columbia, was twice refused a Post-Graduation Work Permit and forced to leave Canada, raising broader concerns about how IRCC policies are being applied. Will Tao of Heron Law Offices, speaking to CityNews, noted that current decision-making trends may be exacerbating Canada’s healthcare workforce shortages.

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Canada’s 2026 Update to Special Immigration Measures for Iranian Nationals: Key Changes and Observations

Heron Law Firm March 7, 2026

On March 4, 2026, Canada extended its special immigration measures related to the situation in Iran. However, this extension introduced the most restrictive version of the policy since it was first implemented in 2023. Although the measures are now extended until March 31, 2027, their scope has been significantly narrowed and only a limited group of individuals may benefit from them. In this blog, we have included information about ambiguities in the 2026 version of the policy, the length of work permits issued under this policy, and whether leaving Canada affect eligibility.

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