The federal government says it is doubling the annual number of permanent residence spots in the program from 500 workers — plus their family members — to 1,000, as part of its plan to ease labour shortage in skilled trades.
that offers permanent residence for out-of-status construction workers who are already working underground in the sector here.
“This pilot program is a significant step forward in addressing critical labour shortages for the Greater Toronto Area by supporting stability in the construction industry and bringing workers out of the underground economy,” Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said in a statement. “We’re pushing people to regions that have more capacity to absorb newcomers. It’s not a coincidence that we’re talking about establishing stronger regional pathways,” Fraser said then, referring to immigration programs that offer incentives for newcomers to settle in smaller, rural communities.
The vast majority of undocumented residents came to Canada legally, only to later lose status because of issues with student visas, temporary work permits or asylum claims, advocates say. based on the construction worker pilot. Cabinet is currently weighing different options for a final plan, the Star has learned.
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