Canada- Family Members Of TFWs Policies

In order to address labor shortages throughout Canada, the Canadian government announced the extension of work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers.

Starting in January 2023, through a temporary 2-year measure, Canada will expand eligibility to work in the country to spouses and working-age children through a phased approach for workers at all skill levels.

The temporary measure will be implemented in 3 phases to ensure its successful implementation:

• Phase 1 will enable family members of workers coming to Canada through the high-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program or the International Mobility Program to apply for an open work permit.