Canada Extends Temporary Policy for Employer Mobility

Key Points  

• Canada extended a temporary policy on 27 May 2025, allowing eligible foreign workers to change employers without waiting for their new work permit 

Canada Extends Temporary Policy to Ease Job Transitions for Foreign Workers 

Canada extended a temporary policy on 27 May 2025, allowing eligible foreign nationals to switch employers without waiting for their new work permit to be finalized. This initiative, initially introduced during the COVID-19 period, is designed to support foreign workers facing unexpected employment challenges. 

Who Benefits: 

• Workers on maintained status whose current permits restrict them from changing employers. 
• Individuals with employer-specific permits who need to transition due to layoffs, workplace conflicts or professional growth opportunities. 
• Those typically exempt from a work permit who now need one when changing roles. 

Eligibility: 

• Must hold valid temporary resident status in Canada. 
• Must have submitted a new or renewal work permit application.