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Canada changes eligibility for open work permit for family members of temporary residents
On 14 January 2025, the government of Canada announced new eligibility criteria for open work permits for certain accompanying family members of temporary foreign workers. The new restrictions will come into effect on 21 January 2025. These changes, which limit the availability of open work permits to a smaller number of dependents of foreign workers and international students, are part of the general tightening in restrictions in Canadian immigration introduced in the last year and designed to reduce immigration levels between 2025 and 2027.
A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP group, and attached below, provides additional details.