Immigration for Workers

Canada offers two pilot immigration programs for caregivers, for a more straightforward path to permanent residency.

Canada has extended the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot until May 14, 2025 to address labor shortages in the agri-food sector.

The Atlantic Immigration Program aims to bring skilled workers to Atlantic Canada to fill job vacancies and support local economies.

The Rural and Northern Immigration Program Pilot Program offers permanent residence to skilled foreign workers settling in smaller communities outside of major cities.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Canada opened new pathways to permanent residence for essential foreign workers, international students and French speakers.

The Liberal Party of Canada proposed the Municipal Nominee Program (MNP) as part of their 2019 federal election platform, aiming to facilitate communities in attracting essential workers

The Canadian government introduced a program during the COVID-19 crisis allowing certain asylum seekers working in crucial healthcare roles to apply for permanent resident.

The program aims to integrate more refugees into Canada by facilitating their access to economic immigration pathways.