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Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent
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Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent

2023 March 17 TORONTO- The federal government will allow thousands of foreign nationals with recently expired or expiring post-graduation work permits to extend their stays in Canada by up to 18 months, a relief for temporary residents who faced the possibility of leaving the country. “We want to continue to hang on to that talent...

Ottawa calls for project proposals that help internationally trained health workers
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Ottawa calls for project proposals that help internationally trained health workers

A program announced Monday will fund projects to remove barriers preventing qualified new Canadians from working in health care, the federal immigration minister said. Sean Fraser said Ottawa’s call for proposals is aimed at tackling major health labour shortages and the underemployment of internationally trained health professionals. The government will put $90 million toward projects...

Retaking language test unfair during COVID-19: applicants to new residency pathway
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Retaking language test unfair during COVID-19: applicants to new residency pathway

OTTAWA — International graduates and essential workers eligible to apply for permanent residency under a new program say requiring them to retake language proficiency tests is unreasonable, especially during a global pandemic. Akshay Aman, a law clerk graduate currently working as a security officer in Toronto, said international students have already passed language tests and...

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Travel restriction exemptions for international students take effect on October 20.

Amended travel restrictions will take effect on October 20, allowing international students to enter Canada if their designated learning institution (DLI) has an approved COVID-19 readiness plan in place. With primary responsibility for education and health care, provincial and territorial governments assess COVID-19 readiness plans that schools are putting in place. As part of their...