mobanmarketIn a significant announcement for Indians in Canada, the country has now initiated a move which will benefit Indian professionals and other foreigners as it expanded its work permits to family members of temporary international workers from next year.
While addressing the reporters, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada Sean Fraser announced that his department is extending work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers on Friday.
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What is the current rule?
Currently, spouses are only eligible for a work permit if the principal applicant is working in a high-skill occupation. Open work permits allow foreign nationals to legally work for any employer and in any job in Canada.
“Today we are making an announcement that will make it easier for employers to find workers and for families to remain together while they’re here,” Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, announced on Friday.
What is the new rule?
Starting from 2023, the rule is being introduced as a 2-year temporary measure, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced.
Starting in January, we will introduce a new 2-year temporary measure to expand work permit eligibility to spouses, common-law partners, and working-age dependents of temporary workers of all skill levels. Learn more: https://t.co/t4NPoSkRr1 pic.twitter.com/cBBjyfrCuy
— IRCC (@CitImmCanada) December 2, 2022
What is the aim of the new move?
By expanding the eligibility for work permits to family members accompanying the principal applicant, Canada hopes to ease the labour shortages it is facing by assisting employers in finding the workers they need.
This temporary measure also aims to improve the emotional well-being, physical health and financial stability of workers by keeping families together.
As a result, it is expected that the worker will better integrate into their overall work environment and community, according to the press statement released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
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“Our government is going to continue helping employers overcome labour shortages, while also supporting the well-being of workers and uniting their families,” the statement quoted Canadian Minister as saying.
“Labour is the number 1 challenge facing Canada’s tourism sector as we position ourselves for post-pandemic growth. Today, our government is bringing in innovative, family-based solutions to resolve this issue and help our tourism partners grow to meet the global demand for Canadian experiences from coast to coast to coast,” he added.
Who will benefit?
Canada will expand eligibility to work in Canada to spouses and working-age children through a phased approach for workers at all skill levels.
This would include families of workers in health care, trades and hospitality, for example.
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As a result of this new approach, it is estimated that family members of more than 2,00,000 foreign workers could begin working in Canada, offering a greater opportunity for both foreign workers seeking to work in Canada and for employers addressing their labour needs.
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