On January 20, 2023, it was announced that Immigration, Refugees
and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) is extending and
expanding the permanent residence pilot program for out-of-status
construction workers, doubling its scope to 1,000 out-of-status
construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area (which include the
City of Toronto, Durham Region, Halton Region, Peel Region, and
York Region).
Potential applicants can submit their names to the Canadian
Labour Congress (“CLC”), who will determine their
eligibility. Individuals eligible for this program can apply for
permanent residence and can include their spouses, partners, and
dependent children in their application.
Public policy considerations:
