Canada updated IEC bilateral agreements with Italy

On December 13, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced new updates related to the International Experience Canada (IEC) bilateral agreements with Italy.

Canada has signed an updated youth mobility agreement (YMA) with Italy, which has been in effect since November 2022.

Italian youth can come to Canada under the Young Professionals and International Co-op (internship) categories.

Under the bilateral agreement, applicants are eligible for two participations of up to twelve months each. Additionally, applicants are allowed to apply for the same category twice.

#IEC, #IMP, #YMA, #foreign_workers, #Italy

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/11/new-youth-mobility-agreement-with-italy-expands-work-opportunities-for-canadiananditalian-youth.html

Canada is expected to welcome as twice as parents and grandparents in 2022

Canada is on track to welcome a whopping 28,667 permanent residents under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) by the end of this year - which is more than double last year's total. Within the first nine months alone, 21,500 individuals have been able to move closer to their relatives in Canada. That would mean 16,927 additional parents and grandparents reuniting with their loved ones in Canada this year alone - a whopping 144.2% more than the 11,740 who came under the PGP last year. #PGP, #statistics, #parents_and_grandparents, #PR  

IRCC extended work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers

On December 2, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new instructions for employers and temporary workers.

Canada is expanding its work permit program to include family members of temporary foreign workers.

This will help address labour shortages by making it easier for employers to find the needed workers.

Effective January 2023, Canada will temporarily expand work eligibility to spouses and dependent children of all ages for two years.

It is estimated that this will offer working opportunities to the family members of more than 200,000 foreign workers.

This initiative provides a greater chance for foreign workers who want to come to Canada and employers seeking labour solutions.

#IRCC, #temporary_foreign_workers, #foreign_workers, #work_permit

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/12/employers-and-temporary-workers-to-benefit-from-family-work-permits-to-address-labour-shortages.html

Ottawa to change the current points-based selection system

There is currently a labour and skills shortage in Canada, and the points-based selection system for Express Entry programs is being upgraded to address this issue.

Changes to the process will be made next year to keep Canada's immigration system responsive and the economy on track.

It is unclear how the selection tools will change, but the system will adapt to meet severe labour shortages in areas like healthcare and construction.

The current selection process for Immigrant workers accepts those who often work below their actual education, skill levels and abilities, which leaves Canadian employers struggling to find qualified employees for many positions.

#Express_Entry, #labour_shortage, #CRS, #selection_tools, #selection_system