Canada expedites permanent residency for 33,000 temporary workers

Canada is fast-tracking permanent residency for up to 33,000 temporary foreign workers, prioritizing those outside major cities. The initiative, called the "In-Canada Workers Initiative," selects from existing applications in programs like the PNP and Atlantic Immigration Programme, focusing on sectors facing labor shortages. This one-time plan aims to reduce temporary residents, address rural labor gaps, and retain workers already contributing to the Canadian economy.