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Before this, foreign workers could study while working, but only in programs of 6 months or less..
This has been a barrier for those who wish to improve their education and receive more training, including those needing to upskill or validate their foreign credentials through certain programs.iStock..
The new 3-year temporary measure will let foreign workers study full time or part time while their work permits are valid or until the expiration of the policy, with no restrictions on the length of the program...
While they play an important role in Canadas prosperity, foreign workers sometimes face barriers in the types of study programs in which they can enrol to pursue their dreams and create new opportunities," the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said in a statement...
Temporary foreign workers are incredibly important for the Canadian economy, and many have aspirations that go far beyond the work that initially brings them to Canada," Immigration minister Sean Fraser said.. "With this policy in place, we hope to empower foreign nationals to improve their skills in order to meet their career goals and achieve their dreams, while providing a future potential source of talent for our labour market..
