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Canada launches permanent-residence programme for workers
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Canada has launched a programme to grant permanent residence to 33,000 skilled temporary foreign workers in in‑demand sectors over two years.
Why it matters
The programme grants permanent-residence status to a total of 33,000 workers. Allocations are limited to a two‑year window. Eligibility is restricted to skilled temporary foreign workers in in‑demand sectors. The launch was confirmed by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab. The initiative was first announced in November and government officials provided few details prior to launch.
Implications
- • Permanent-residence slots available under this initiative are limited to the 33,000 cap across the two‑year period.
- • Only individuals holding skilled temporary foreign worker status and working in designated in‑demand sectors qualify for this programme.
- • Application and processing volumes for immigration authorities will be bounded by the programme's slot cap and two‑year timeframe.
Who is affected
- • Skilled temporary foreign workers in in‑demand sectors
- • Immigration authorities processing permanent‑residence applications
- • Employers of temporary foreign workers in in‑demand sectors
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