Canada needs construction workers urgently!

This year 2025, Canadian Immigration has reserved 6,000 spaces for construction workers who are undocumented within Canada and, in addition, will allow qualified temporary foreign workers to study in apprenticeship programs without the need for a study permit.

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This is an announcement that demonstrates the urgency on the part of the Canadian government to solve the country's housing crisis with the skilled labor force of foreign construction workers.

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Today, our blog is dedicated to foreign builders interested in living and working in Canada thanks to the new path to obtain permanent residency. Read with me to the end and take note of the immigration plan to follow. Let's get started!

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What Minister Marc Miller said

"Starting March 7, 2025, the federal government will allow qualified foreign workers who register for internships to study without a permit."

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What is newsworthy about this announcement is that previously foreigners needed to have their study permits and with them they could register for their internships, but the reality is that most foreigners are not legally allowed to apply for study permits from Canada. Before March 7, this was a limitation, however, this new and encouraging change will facilitate the process for these workers.

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On the other hand, Miller announced that an advisory council will meet next week to discuss issues regarding prevailing wages and the number of foreign construction workers the country will admit, a figure that could be as high as 14,000 workers. What the minister did not say, because this information is under development, is when the changes related to permanent residency slots or new pathways will be implemented, nor did he provide details on the eligibility criteria regarding the permanent residency pathway for construction workers.

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Why does Canada rely on immigration to build its housing?

The housing shortage crisis in Canada is nothing new, nor is it an unknown issue. On the contrary, for several years the country has been facing an exacerbated lack of infrastructure for its own inhabitants, both locals and foreigners. 

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One of the main reasons the government turns to immigrants to fill the housing construction sector is that there is a shortage of skilled labor in Canada. Canada's aging population has meant that many experienced workers are retiring from their jobs and there are not enough young people interested in construction careers to replace them.

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In addition, many Canadians are opting more for technology, finance or services, the result of this: construction has a significant deficit of workers and a rapid growth in demand. 

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The Canadian government has to manage costs and time to train new workers, but this requires training them with the input of significant resources, while hiring immigrants with immediate experience is a quicker and more efficient solution.

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Not to mention that, even with all the changes and measures to reduce immigration levels for this year, Canada continues with its policy of inclusion and diversity and values immigration as a strong tool for its economy and society. 

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A new permanent residency pathway for developers

The shortage of labor in the Canadian construction sector is a gateway for foreigners qualified in this field. 

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Immigrants can benefit from this program this year, and to take advantage of the opportunity, it is advisable to stay tuned to government updates and our informative blog.

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To live and work in Canada as a construction worker, it is necessary to have a well-focused profile in this field and have the basic eligibility requirements, these include language proficiency (English and/or French), prepare related documents such as work experience certificates, language test results, IELTS, Celpip. TEF, TEC, others.

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The labor shortage in the Canadian construction sector opens doors for skilled foreign workers and their families. If this is your case and you would like to get your immigration profile on track to Canada, you can contact us and we will be happy to handle your case.

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Stay tuned for more news on this topic. Thank you very much for reading, see you soon!

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With love,

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Immiland Canada