{"id":4796,"date":"2023-01-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/canada-doubles-immigration-program-for-out-of-status-construction-workers-in-the-greater-toronto-area-2\/"},"modified":"2023-01-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T20:30:00","slug":"canada-doubles-immigration-program-for-out-of-status-construction-workers-in-the-greater-toronto-area-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/canada-doubles-immigration-program-for-out-of-status-construction-workers-in-the-greater-toronto-area-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada doubles immigration program for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canada Expands Program for Out-of-Status Construction Workers in Toronto<\/h1>\n

From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Government Announcement<\/h2>\n

The Canadian government is advancing immigration measures to support employers in dealing with labor shortages. This includes creating pathways for out-of-status migrants.<\/p>\n

January 20, 2023\u2014Mississauga, Ontario\u2014<\/strong> Canada is extending a pilot program that offers permanent residency to 1,000 out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This initiative, originally launched in 2019 in collaboration with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), was initially set for 500 workers.<\/p>\n

The program highlights the vital role of construction workers in urban development, providing them and their families with a permanent residency path. This effort is part of a broader strategy to address labor shortages, ensuring the retention of essential workers to enhance community growth.<\/p>\n

Program Impact<\/h2>\n

Supporting Workers and Communities<\/h3>\n

This initiative enhances stability in the construction sector, ensuring skilled workers contribute to housing development needs. It also allows more workers to emerge from the underground economy, benefiting public services like the Canada Child Benefit and Employment Insurance.<\/p>\n

Eligible workers have until January 2, 2024, to apply for permanent residence, including their spouses, partners, and dependent children. The CLC will screen applicants before referring them to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).<\/p>\n

Consultative Approach<\/h3>\n

The government is consulting with experts and organizations to find innovative ways to regularize the status of undocumented workers in Canada.<\/p>\n

Statements from Officials<\/h2>\n
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\u201cThis pilot program significantly addresses labor shortages in Toronto, supporting the construction industry’s stability and integrating workers into the formal economy. By providing regular pathways, we safeguard workers, families, and the overall labor market.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cExpanding this initiative for construction workers in Toronto addresses labor shortages while offering permanent home opportunities for contributors to our economy. This program alleviates the fear of removal, improving lives and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Peter Fonseca, Member of Parliament for Mississauga East-Cooksville<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThe CLC is proud to assist another 500 out-of-status workers in finding permanent residency, ending their job and immigration insecurity. These workers fill labor gaps but live under the threat of deportation. This initiative helps vulnerable workers and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Key Information<\/h2>\n