Suneet Gill for New Canadian Media writes, “Canada’s new policy that allows temporary foreign workers to pursue education or training without separate study permits is a welcome change, says Metro Vancouver’s largest nonprofit dedicated to helping immigrants.
“I think for someone that is already established, it’s a very good avenue to have more flexibility and be better prepared to have more credentials to act in different jobs,” said Hugo Velazquez, the senior manager of community engagement, advocacy and migrant worker programs at MOSAIC.
Federal Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the policy on June 27. It removes the six-month limit on education programs that temporary foreign workers can enroll in without needing a separate study permit. The policy is a three-year measure to fill labour market gaps.
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