IRCC Doubles the Permanent Residence Pilot Program for Out-of-Status Workers in the Greater Toronto Area

Canada is expanding the permanent residence pilot program for out-of-status workers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This initiative is to address the increasing labor shortage crisis that was caused by both the Covid-19 pandemic and the aging workforce of Canada. The pilot program in question was launched by the partnership between the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2019. Initially, the program aimed at providing permanent residency to 500 out-of-status workers in the construction industry.

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Scope of Pilot Program Doubled; Goal is to provide conducive atmosphere for workers and families to settle in Canada

Recently, recognizing the success that the pilot program has achieved, the scope of the program was doubled, now addressing the needs of 1,000 out-of-status workers in the GTA. The goal of this program is to help the workers and their families settle and live productive and favorable lives in Canada by smoothening their path to permanent residency.

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This shall also help resolve construction needs to the area; presently hampered due to labor Shortage

On the other hand, the long-term commitment of foreign workers in the country helps to resolve the construction needs of the area that is suffering from a labor shortage. The workers will be benefited from the services of the Canadian lifestyle such as Old Age Security, Employment Insurance, and the Canada Child Benefit. Potential candidates have to apply for this program by January 2, 2024, where they can also include their partners, spouses, and children. Before getting accepted by the IRCC, the names of the candidates will have to be submitted to the CLC to check eligibility requirements.

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