Immigrant Students Eyed To Help The Labor Shortage In Canada

It seems like the worst part of the pandemic is over. However, it has brought about a lot of negative effects on countries, and Canada is included. One of the things that the country is focusing on right now is the recovery and growth of its economy. This has been highly affected by the pandemic, as most countries have been, and Canada is taking this quite seriously. One of the issues that is hindering them from reaching their economic goals is the shortage in the labor market.

 

Many employers in the country are having a hard time looking for workers to help out with their businesses. If they do find employers, another thing that they have a hard time doing is retaining them. These employees are really vital for business growth, especially with the recovery going on. And this is why the Canadian government is working hard to ensure that the labor needs of the country are met and solved. It is even eyeing immigrant students as a group that can help out with the labor shortage.

 

Lifting the 20-hour cap

 

Sean Fraser is the current Minister of Immigration and he recently announced that the government is temporarily lifting the cap of 20 hours per week for immigrant students. 20 hours is the maximum that a post-secondary student can work while studying. By doing so, these students can work more hours and help out with the need for more employees who can do business tasks.

 

This cap will be lifted starting November 15, 2022 until December 31, 2023. Immigrant students who are currently studying in Canada and have been given the authorization to work off-campus can avail of this. They do not have to limit their working hours to just 20 per week. Aside from them, those who are still applying for student permits can also take advantage of this once they get their approval for their permits. This is a win-win situation for the labor market, for businesses, and for immigrant students who want to earn while studying and get experience.

 

Why work while studying?

 

Many immigrant students in Canada choose to work while they are taking their post-secondary programs. This allows them to gain work experience in the country and learn the ropes as they go along. In turn, they are also helping many businesses with the recovery and growth that the entire country is doing to counter the effects of the pandemic on the economy. The government is seeing that this is going to do well as Canada is home to over 500,000 immigrant students and most of them are willing to work off-campus and put in extra hours. It also is a good reflection of just how immigrant students are important to the country not only in terms of the economy, but also in helping out address Canada’s labor shortage.

 

 

 

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