Program delivery update: COVID-19 – Work permit
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
December 15, 2022
On October 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border requirements, including vaccination, mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and any testing and quarantine or isolation requirements ended for all travellers entering Canada by land, air or sea.
The instructions have been updated, removed or incorporated into the regular PDIs to reflect this.
Updated instructions
- Priority processing for temporary workers in essential occupations
- Public policy on exemptions to work permit conditions when changing employment
Deleted instructions
- Work permit: COVID-19 program delivery
- Temporary workers: Temporary public policies and pilot projects – COVID-19 program delivery
- Temporary workers – Travel to Canada - COVID-19 program delivery