Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is extending the public policy that allows certain visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit.

The original public policy came into effect on August 24, 2020, as a temporary measure due to COVID-19. Its objective was to allow eligible foreign nationals with valid temporary resident status (visitors) to apply inland for an employer-specific work permit, regardless of when they arrived in Canada. The policy also allowed them to work while a decision on their work permit application was pending.

Now the public policy is being extended until February 28, 2023. For more information on who can apply for this temporary measure and the requirements to apply for an employer-specific work permit, please visit Canada IRCC - Visitor Work Permits.

World leaders are set to discuss action to tackle climate change at the UN climate summit in Egypt. UN climate summits take place every year and are known as COPs, which stands for "Conference of the Parties". The parties are the attending countries that signed the original UN climate agreement in 1992.

During COP27, the 27th annual UN meeting on climate, the OECD Virtual Pavilion will bring together the main actors and experts to debate and share ideas on the global effort to combat climate change and reach the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Drawing on OECD analysis and data, the pavilion will showcase a range of events and resources on topics including financing the net-zero transition, mitigating GHG in the agriculture and food sector, adapting to climate change, carbon prices, innovation, sustainable mobility, and more.

The Latin American Economic Outlook 2022 (LEO) illustrates the ambitious agenda Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face to make the green transition an opportunity to achieve a more just and sustainable development model.

The launch of the LEO 2022 will take place live from Sharm El-Sheikh, at the EUROCLIMA+ Pavilion, and will be live-streamed on the OECD COP27 Virtual Pavilion. This report will provide key policy messages and recommendations for the governments of the region as well as inspire debate among experts.

By investing in climate solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and keep global heating below 1.5°C, city leaders can mitigate climate breakdown and deliver health benefits, create jobs, and tackle systemic inequality.

The report presents the most recent trends in the labour market demand for digital professionals and skills. It looks at 417 million online job postings in 10 countries over the last decade to illustrate how the digital transition is affecting the labour market.

In the US, for example, online job postings for digital jobs such as software developers, programmers and engineers have grown 24% in the last four years. The demand for social media skills has also spread 14 times faster than for the average skill in the US and the UK.

The evidence contained in this report is key for governments to design targeted retraining and upskilling policies, and for workers to fully benefit from the digital transition.

On October 19, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru, Proinversion, and EY Peru presented the Investment Guide for Infrastructure Projects in Peru 2022/2023. The guide offers clear, up-to-date information on the country's construction sector with the goal of promoting existing investment opportunities in a range of infrastructure projects planned for the coming years.

Infrastructure is the cornerstone of development and is closely tied to a clear multiplier effect on the economy. According to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) every dollar spent on infrastructure has the potential to produce two dollars in increased Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The guide offers detailed information on important public infrastructure project contracting methods in Peru -public-private partnerships, works for taxes, and government-to-government agreements- as well as a general description of the main legal, tax, labor, environmental, and customs issues of interest to potential investors looking at investing in infrastructure in Peru.

Eng. Miguel Cardozo, the new president of the organizing committee of PERUMIN 36 announced that Arequipa will once again be, in September 2023, the venue for the most important mining convention in Latin America and the second most important in the world.

The emphasis will continue to be on long-term sustainable development for the mining sector and the country. He will maintain his efforts aimed at creating spaces for dialogue, bringing together the main actors and national authorities to work in synergy.

In line with the above, Cardozo also announced that this year the analysis, discussion, and dissemination sessions that precede PERUMIN will begin, through the conference program "Rumbo a PERUMIN", starting this Nov 15 to 17, focusing on Central Peru.

It is estimated that the PERUMIN 35 edition generated more than 80 million soles of economic movement in the region and was broadcast in three languages: Spanish, English, and Quechua to involve the representatives of communities invited to the convention.

It is with great pleasure that the PCCC extends its warmest congratulations to Luis Miguel Arce on his recent appointment as a member of the new Board of Directors of the Cámara de Comercio Canadá Perú - CCCP.

Luis Miguel, with 11 years of experience in the mining sector, is the Manager responsible for the Corporate and Legal Affairs for Hudbay Minerals in South America.
Lawyer graduated with the highest qualification of Outstanding (Summa Cum Laude) from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and candidate for the Executive MBA Program of the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University / WHU (2019-2021).

Felicitaciones Luis Miguel!

On November 10th, join the Canadian Friends of Aniquem - CAFA for a special fundraising dinner at the newest Peruvian-inspired cuisine restaurant NUNA at 1265 Queen St West, Toronto.

Your contribution will help CAFA make through its programs in support of the rehabilitation of burned children at the ANIQUEM clinic in Lima, Peru.

A welcome Pisco Sour will be served at 6 pm and Dinner starts at 7 pm. Please purchase your Ticket and make your Meal Choice in advance by contacting CAFA Board Secretary, Murray Jones at: jones8789@yahoo.com

The Association of Peruvian Women in Ontario - AMPO is pleased to invite you to its traditional pre-Christmas Dinner Dance.
They will be expecting you on Nov 26 - 6pm, at the beautiful MIMICO CRUISING CLUB, 200 Humber Bay Park Road West, Toronto, M8V 3X7 (Park Lawn & Lake Shore, Etobicoke) to share their news.

Your contribution of $90 pp includes a full dinner, a glass of wine, gifts, dancing, parking, taxes, tip, and the satisfaction of helping our little schools in Peru, who now more than ever count on us.
We look forward to seeing you. Your help is much needed.

For reservations call Malena at 416-939-2307 or contact her at malenaparadela@hotmail.com