- Manan Gupta
- 2024/08/29
3 Min Read
Canada has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors within the country to apply for work permits without having to leave Canada. This policy, which was initially introduced in August 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, aimed to assist visitors who were unable to return to their home countries due to travel restrictions. Here are the key points regarding this change:
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Effective Date: The termination of this policy was effective immediately as of August 28, 2024.
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Reason for Termination: The decision to end this policy earlier than its planned expiration on February 28, 2025, was part of broader efforts by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to recalibrate the number of temporary residents in Canada and to preserve the integrity of the immigration system. There was also mention of misuse by some individuals or entities, leading to unauthorized work.
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Implications:
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Visitors in Canada on a visitor visa are no longer permitted to apply for a work permit from within Canada under this policy.
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This change reflects a shift in Canada's immigration strategy, aiming to manage and potentially reduce the number of temporary foreign workers and other temporary residents.
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Broader Context: This policy change comes amidst other adjustments in Canadian immigration policies, including restrictions on the number of foreign workers employers can hire and changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), indicating a broader recalibration of temporary residency in Canada.
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Future Considerations: The Canadian government has indicated plans to present an Immigration Levels Plan that includes considerations for both permanent and temporary residents, signaling a more integrated approach to immigration management.
This policy shift underscores Canada's ongoing efforts to balance economic needs with immigration control, reflecting a response to both labor market demands and public sentiment regarding immigration levels.
Manan Gupta is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC - IRB) and the CEO of Skylake Immigration. He is a licensee in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC). He frequently appears as a media commentator on CBC, Prime Asia TV, 101.3 FM radio, Global News, Omni TV and others to discuss matters related to Canadian immigration, public safety, transportation amongst others.
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Call : +1-416-451-0040
Email : [email protected]
Appointment : www.calendly.com/skylakeimmigration
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