The Canadian government is implementing a new program, the "In-Canada Workers Initiative," to grant permanent residency to 33,000 workers. This initiative, introduced during the 2025 budget year, aims to address labor shortages in key economic sectors and support rural and remote communities. The program's implementation is scheduled between 2026 and 2027. The Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to transition at least 20,000 workers to permanent residency, with the remaining applicants processed the following year. The IRCC will expedite applications from existing work permit holders who have already applied for permanent residency. Further details about the program are available on the CIC website.