IRCC increases applicant capacity by 20% in the International Experience Canada program

Highlights: Changes in International Experience Canada program

• Canada has made some notable changes in the program of International Experience Canada
• The International Experience Canada offers working and traveling facilities to adults
• The program will be effective from January 09, 2023
• The application scale will be increased by 20%

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Abstract: The government of Canada has made some changes in the pool of the International Experience Canada program.

The government of Canada has made a few amendments to the program of IEC or International Experience Canada. The applicant pool for next year's IEC program will be expanded. The program will be effective from January 9, 2023.

The IEC program facilitates youth of the age group of 18 and 35 years residing in any of the 36 partnering countries of Canada. They can work and travel in Canada for a maximum of two years in this country.

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Know more about the changes in International Experience Canada

On January 9, 2023, the application scale will be increased by 20%. Approximately, 15,000 additional slots will be added. It will facilitate around 90,000 international individuals to work and travel in the country, including French-speaking youth.

The move will help employers address the shortage in the workforce, including seasonal work opportunities in the tourism industry of Canada.

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Need for international professionals in Canadian tourism

The Immigration Minister of Canada, Sean Fraser, stated that the Canadian government is helping international youth to travel and work in Canada, by helping employers in the tourism industry find the skilled professionals they require. They provide opportunities to the youth in the international travel and work sector. It will help in the strengthening of the economy and boost businesses.

The amended IEC program allows Canada to enhance the highly in-demand goals, that is:

• Help employers in Canada get the professionals they require
• Help the youth explore new languages, cultures, and societies
• Develop life skills
• Improve job prospects for the future

About the IEC program

The IEC program has 3 streams. The details are given below.

Working Holiday

The participants of IEC in this stream receive an open work permit that facilitates them to work anywhere in the country which acts as a host to support their travels.

International Co-op (Internship)

The participants of this specific IEC stream are offered an employer-specific work permit. The targeted work permit facilitates international students to gain work experience in their chosen field of study.

Young Professionals

The candidates in this stream receive an employer-specific work permit, similar to the international co-op stream. The students acquire targeted work experience which falls under their field of study.  The experience gained by these students is aimed at enhancing their skills to pursue their desired career paths.

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