Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of temporary foreign workers who contribute their skills to the Canadian economy, filling critical labour market gaps. These workers play a crucial role in Canada's prosperity. However, they sometimes face barriers when it comes to enrolling in study programs to further their skills and create new opportunities.
In a recent announcement, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, unveiled a new temporary measure that removes the limit on the length of study programs that temporary foreign workers can enrol in without a study permit. This measure is a significant step towards facilitating foreign workers' skill improvement.
Effective immediately, foreign workers will have the opportunity to seek additional training and education that can help them in their careers. This measure will also help foreign workers expand their future job prospects and increase their opportunities to transition to permanent residence. Prior to this change, foreign workers could study while working, but only in programs of six months or less. For longer programs, they had to apply for a separate study permit. This has been a barrier for those who wish to improve their education and receive more training, including those needing to upskill or validate their foreign credentials through certain programs.
Effective immediately, foreign workers will have the opportunity to seek additional training and education that can help them in their careers.
With this new three-year temporary measure, foreign workers can study full-time or part-time while their work permits are valid or until the expiration of the policy, with no restrictions on the length of the program. This temporary measure applies to those who hold a valid work permit or who have submitted an application to renew their work permit on or before June 7, 2023, and are authorized to work.
This policy change is a testament to the Canadian government's commitment to empowering foreign nationals to improve their skills to meet their career goals and achieve their dreams. By removing barriers to skills development, Canada is opening the door to more foreign-trained doctors and nurses to help take care of our loved ones and support our healthcare system. It also provides a path for construction labourers to become tradespersons, and strengthen our communities, and build new homes.
In conclusion, this new measure is a welcome development for all parties involved, including employers, workers, and the Canadian economy, by addressing critical labour shortages. If you are a foreign worker looking to improve your skills and explore new opportunities in Canada, we at Mesidor Canadian Immigration Services are here to help. Contact us today for expert guidance on your immigration journey.
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