Canada doubles immigration program for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that IRCC is extending and expanding the pilot program, doubling its scope to 1,000 out-of-status construction workers in the GTA.

This program is one of a number of new measures implemented to address labour shortages in Canada.

The program promotes greater stability in the construction industry and ensures that skilled workers in Canada continue to address critical housing development needs.

Eligible individuals have until January 2, 2024, to apply for permanent residence and can include their spouses, partners and dependent children in their application. Potential applicants will continue to submit their names to the CLC, who will determine their eligibility before referring them to IRCC.