Canada removes barriers for international students working in essential service
International students in Canada will now be allowed to work full time if they are employed in an essential service.
The change applies to study-permit holders who are working in industries that are considered to be critical in ensuring the health, safety, security, or economic well-being of Canadians and the government.
International students working in the following 10 sectors are included in Canada’s definition of critical infrastructure:
Energy and utilities
Information and Communication Technologies
Finance
Health
Food
Water
Transportation
Safety
Government
Manufacturing
Employers and international students may consult the government’s guide to determine if the change applies to their line of work.
This new measure will be in effect until August 31, 2020.
International students in Canada will now be allowed to work full time if they are employed in an essential service.
The change applies to study-permit holders who are working in industries that are considered to be critical in ensuring the health, safety, security, or economic well-being of Canadians and the government.
International students working in the following 10 sectors are included in Canada’s definition of critical infrastructure:
Energy and utilities
Information and Communication Technologies
Finance
Health
Food
Water
Transportation
Safety
Government
Manufacturing
Employers and international students may consult the government’s guide to determine if the change applies to their line of work.
This new measure will be in effect until August 31, 2020.
