Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued an update to its temporary public policy exempting specific visitors to Canada from certain immigration requirements during the pandemic.

The update takes effect at the start of April and is valid until August 31, 2021.

The temporary public policy will allow eligible foreign nationals to apply for certain work permits within Canada while allowing temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to work while waiting for a decision on their applications. Candidates are subject to additional eligibility requirements.

IRCC hopes that by allowing foreign nationals with visitor status to work during the pandemic, labour gaps in vital economic sectors, such as agriculture and healthcare, will be filled.

Source: canada.ca