Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department has quietly launched a one-time pathway to permanent residence for 33,000 foreign workers. The government indicated that fuller details will follow in April, a development first reported by the Toronto Star on March 6, 2026.
The measure was first announced in last November’s federal budget and later confirmed in the government’s annual immigration levels plan. Described as a two-year program, it targets temporary foreign workers in specific in-demand sectors, with a focus on residents of rural areas.
As of this writing, officials have not published eligibility criteria or application instructions. Prospective applicants should expect formal guidelines to be released in the coming weeks as the program details take shape.
Applicants are advised to begin preparing key documents, including language-test results, education credentials, and records of work experience, to facilitate a potential application once the pathway opens.
This is a developing story. Maple News will update readers as new details emerge and official guidance becomes available.