Canada Awards Contract to Start Construction of River-Class Destroyers

Canada Awards Contract to Start Construction of River-Class Destroyers

As the Canadian government marks the 15th anniversary of its National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) it is moving ahead with critical orders including t...

Canada contracts Davie and Seaspan to build two polar icebreakers

Chantier Davie Canada (Davie) and Seaspan have been contracted by the Government of Canada to build two advanced polar icebreakers.The post Canada contracts Davie and Seaspan to build two polar icebreakers appeared first on Ship Technology.

Canada Introduces Study Permit Exemption for Construction Apprentices

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new policy allowing some temporary foreign workers to enroll in apprenticeship programs without needing a study permit. Eligibility Criteria  To qualify for this exemption, foreign nationals must: Applicants must meet these requirements both at the time of request and when the decision is made. This temporary […] The post Canada Introduces Study Permit Exemption for Constructio…

Canada is taking immediate steps to strengthen its immigration system to support the construction industry. The government will introduce new measures within the 2025-2027 immigration levels, plan to address labour shortages, regularize undocumented workers and facilitate foreign learning.

Canada unveils new study permit exemption for construction trade apprentices

Some temporary foreign workers can now enroll in apprenticeship programs without requiring a study permit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released details on this new study permit exemption. To be eligible for this study permit exemption, a foreign national must Hold a valid work permit; Have a job offer in an eligible construction