Canada is Extending TFW Work Permits to Family Members Starting January 2023

This two-year program enables spouses and working age children to apply for work permits along with the principal applicant. The temporary measure will be implemented in 3 phases:

• Phase 1 will enable family members of workers coming to Canada through the high-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program or the International Mobility Program to apply for an open work permit
• Phase 2 aims to expand the measure to the family members of workers from the low-wage stream of the TFW Program, following consultations
• Phase 3 will include consultation with agricultural partners and stakeholders to assess operational feasibility for expanding the measure to family members of agricultural workers.

To see the press release click HERE.