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NEW MEASURE TO BENEFIT FOREIGN WORKERS LOOKING TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
NEWS RELEASE
Every year, thousands of temporary foreign workers bring their skills to Canada,
helping to drive our economy and fill critical labour market gaps. While they
play an important role in Canada’s prosperity, foreign workers sometimes face
barriers in the types of study programs in which they can enrol to pursue their
dreams and create new opportunities.
STUDY AUTHORIZATION EXTENDED FOR WORK PERMIT HOLDERS
June 27, 2023—Ottawa—Every year, thousands of temporary foreign workers bring
their skills to Canada, helping to drive our economy and fill critical labour
market gaps. While they play an important role in Canada’s prosperity, foreign
workers sometimes face barriers in the types of study programs in which they can
enrol to pursue their dreams and create new opportunities.
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and
Citizenship, announced a new temporary measure that removes the limit on the
length of the study programs that temporary foreign workers can enrol in without
a study permit.
Starting 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
6 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.
With this new 3-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. If a foreign worker wishes to study longer than the
duration of their work permit, they still need to apply for a study permit.
QUOTES
> “Temporary foreign workers are incredibly important for the Canadian economy,
> and many have aspirations that go far beyond the work that initially brings
> them to Canada. With this policy in place, we hope to empower foreign
> nationals to improve their skills in order to meet their career goals and
> achieve their dreams, while providing a future potential source of talent for
> our labour market. By removing barriers to skills development, we open the
> door to more foreign-trained doctors and nurses to help take care of our loved
> ones and support our healthcare system. We also provide a path for
> construction labourers to become tradespersons, and strengthen our communities
> and build new homes. This immigration measure helps employers, workers, and
> our economy by addressing critical labour shortages. This is welcome news for
> all parties involved.”
>
> – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and
> Citizenship
QUICK FACTS
* Immigration accounts for almost all of Canada’s labour force growth. Roughly
75% of Canada’s population growth comes from immigration, mostly in the
economic category. By 2036, immigrants will represent up to 30% of Canada’s
population, compared to 20.7% in 2011.
* While 50 years ago, there were 7 workers for every retiree in Canada, today,
that ratio is closer to 3 to 1. And if Canada stays on its current
trajectory, in the next 10 to 15 years, it will drop to 2 workers for every
retiree.
* According to the Global Employability Rankings, international employers
recently ranked Canada’s education system in the top 10.
* Any Canadian work experience gained during a period of full-time study does
not count toward eligibility for the Canadian Experience Class, nor can
students earn Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for
it.
* However, this temporary public policy could help more foreign nationals
increase the likelihood that they receive an invitation to apply for
permanent residence through Express Entry. Candidates may be able to
increase their CRS score by, for example, achieving a higher level of
education or by gaining qualifying work experience during part-time
studies.
* In addition, further studies could help candidates increase their CRS
points by improving their French or English proficiency or by gaining
experience in higher-skilled employment as a result of enhanced skills
acquired through studies.
* Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will evaluate the
outcomes of this temporary public policy and use that information to drive
possible future policy changes.
ASSOCIATED LINKS
* Comprehensive Ranking System tool: Skilled immigrants (Express Entry)
* Designated learning institutions
* Temporary public policy to allow foreign nationals with valid work permits to
study without a study permit
CONTACTS
Contacts for media only:
Bahoz Dara Aziz
Press Secretary
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Bahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
media@cic.gc.ca
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