Canada Outlines Steps for Foreign Workers After Job Loss

The Canadian government has released official guidance detailing the steps foreign nationals must take if they lose employment linked to their employer-specific work permits. This situation affects many migrant workers whose right to work is directly tied to a specific employer.

Losing such a job does not automatically terminate a worker's ability to remain in Canada, but it initiates a strict set of obligations that must be fulfilled. The guidance specifies that workers must act promptly and in the correct order to maintain their legal status.

Unlike open work permits, which allow employment with almost any employer, employer-specific permits are restricted to a named organization. The guidance emphasizes that continuing to work without adhering to the outlined steps is not permitted and could lead to irregular status, impacting future immigration applications.

The three-step process aims to provide a legitimate pathway for workers to transition to new employment.