The Canadian federal government will grant work permits to certain foreign nationals employed in Yukon.
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On Wednesday, October 1, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that a new temporary measure will allow work permits for up to 215 candidates of the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP).
These work permits will enable eligible foreign nationals to legally continue working in Yukon while their applications for permanent residence under the YNP are processed.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for these work permits, foreign nationals must:
- Be employed by a Yukon employer with legal work status.
- Have submitted an application to the YNP.
- Receive support from the Government of Yukon.
- Demonstrate a reasonable expectation of obtaining permanent residency in 2025 or 2026.
- Meet all other program requirements.
Part of a Broader Initiative
This temporary measure for Yukon is part of a larger program. In September, IRCC announced a temporary policy to provide open work permits for certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
This initiative aligns with IRCC’s goals to address provincial labor market needs and facilitate the transition of more temporary residents to permanent residency.
IRCC aims to reduce the proportion of temporary residents in Canada’s overall population from 6.5% to 5% by 2027. Prior to Yukon, similar measures were implemented for the Alberta and Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programs.
Scaling Back Temporary Resident Programs
On September 18, Minister Marc Miller announced several changes aimed at reducing temporary resident programs. Over the next three years, IRCC anticipates these changes will lead to:
- 300,000 fewer study permit holders
- 175,000 fewer post-graduation work permits (PGWPs)
- 150,000 fewer spousal work permits
Upcoming Levels Plan
On November 1, IRCC is expected to unveil its annual Levels Plan, which outlines immigration targets for the upcoming year and provisional targets for the subsequent two years. The government has indicated that significant changes are on the horizon.
This year’s Levels Plan will be the first to incorporate targets for temporary resident levels.
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