Canada has launched the International Experience Canada (IEC) which gives young people the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, launched the International Experience Canada (IEC) 2023 program on Thursday with a 20% increase in the number of candidates who can apply. Candidates will be able to apply from January 9 next year.
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The International Exchange Program offers international students and young Canadians the opportunity to work and travel abroad. This increase means that nearly 90,000 candidates will be able to work and travel in Canada, including young Francophones, which will help employers fill labor shortages, particularly for seasonal jobs in the Canadian tourism industry.
“Employers, mostly in the tourism industry, can find the talent they need thanks to our government's efforts to help young internationals work and travel to Canada. According to Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, "We are strengthening our economy and assisting our businesses succeed, especially in places like Banff that need seasonal help. This is accomplished by providing young people with the opportunity to travel abroad and gain work experience.
“International youth bring so much to our country. From creating people-to-people connections to helping our businesses succeed, young internationals add value to communities across Canada. As a result of today's announcement, employment shortages in sectors such as tourism will be filled while young people will have access to cultures they may not otherwise experience., languages , and Canadian societies,” said Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth.
Under the program, participants can choose from three categories:
To support their travels, working holiday participants receive open work permits that allow them to work anywhere in the host country.
Students participating in an International Co-op (Internship) program receive employer-specific work permits, allowing them to gain specialized experience in their field of study.
Young Professionals participants receive an employer-specific work permit to gain targeted professional work experience in their field of study or career path.
By enabling more international youth to work and travel in Canada, the Government of Canada is helping employers, including those in the tourism industry, find the workers they need.
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