The government of Canada has canceled the 20-hour work week for international students, citing labor shortages.

Presently students can work for more than 20 hours a week along with completing their desired courses or degree. As per the latest records, 5,00,000 international students who are currently pursuing their desired degrees can work for more than 20 hours a week without any government intervention.

This policy will only apply to students studying full-time and will gain efficacy from November 15th through the end of 2023. Students say the 20-hour limit forces many to work longer hours without protection, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation.

The following are the desired criteria to start working as a Canadian Student:

  1. Mandatory holding of a valid study permit.
  2. Need of a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  3. Preparing full-time in their designated institute.
  4. The duration of the desired degree, diploma, or certificate must be at least six months from their respective academic, vocational or professional training.

As per the reports of July nearly 1 million jobs are being filled up. During September. Canada’s vacant job positions had fallen to 5.2 percent before falling to 5.2% in September this year.

“There are more job opportunities than there are workers in almost every community in Canada,” Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said early in November, adding that while some international students will work in service jobs, he hopes some will find employment in their field of study.

“There are more job opportunities than there are workers in almost every community in Canada,” Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said earlier in November.

“That will create a better opportunity for students to not fall victim to an individual employer they may be beholden to.” He further stated.

Canada has currently become greatly dependent on temporary residents with great intentions of laboring with international students, Economics and Advocates consider this situation could create depressing wages and working conditions for all employees.

Canada has become a hub for international students to pursue their education, which has created a huge disturbance in temporary citizenship. 

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