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ARTICLE · 13 MAY 2020

Coronavirus: Temporary Workers Can Now Start New Canada Jobs In 10 Days

May 13, 2020 - Canada's federal government has moved to slash the time it takes for temporary foreign workers to be allowed to start a new job to help employers during the coronavirus crisis.

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Canada's federal government has moved to slash the time it takes for temporary foreign workers to be allowed to start a new job to help employers during the coronavirus crisis.

Under a new public policy, published on Tuesday, May 12, foreign workers already in Canada with a new job offer backed by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) can get approval to start the job while their work permit application is processed.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says the move will reduce a process that often takes 10 weeks down to 10 days.

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The content of this article reflects the personal insight of Attorney Colin Singer and needs no disclaimer

The content of this article reflects the personal insight of Attorney Colin Singer and needs no disclaimer

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