Public Policy to Help Construction Apprentices (2025-2027)

March 24, 2025

Ishita Soni

How Construction Apprentices Can Benefit from the New Policy

This policy is all about helping temporary worker apprentices in the construction industry study without needing a study permit. Let’s break it down in simple terms!

What’s This Policy For?

This policy is temporary (for 2 years) and helps apprentices in construction work. Normally, they need a study permit to take courses related to their apprenticeship, but this policy says that if you meet certain conditions, you can skip that requirement and study without a study permit. The policy starts on February 26, 2025, and ends on February 26, 2027, unless it gets changed.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for this policy, you need to be:

• A temporary worker (TW) apprentice with a valid work permit.
• Working in a construction job that is hard to fill (they need workers).
• Have an apprenticeship agreement with your employer, registered in your province or territory.
• You need to ask for this special permission to study without a permit.

How to Ask for This Permission

To request this special permission, you need to:

• Fill out a request online (or in another way if you’re not able to go online).
• Label your request with the words “Apprenticeship 25-27” to show you’re applying under this new rule.
• Once your request is received, it will be sent to the office to be checked.

What Proof Do You Need?

You need to show:

• Proof that you have a valid work permit.
• Proof that you’re in a construction job that is in demand, like a letter from your employer.
• Proof of your apprenticeship agreement with your employer, showing that it’s registered properly.

How Will They Check Your Request?

The officer checking your request will make sure that you meet all the conditions to be eligible. If everything checks out, they will say that you can study without a study permit. But remember, you still need to meet all other requirements that aren’t covered by this policy.

What Happens If Your Request is Approved?

If everything is approved:

• You can study without a permit for as long as your work permit is valid or until February 26, 2027 (whichever comes first).
• You will get a letter that says you are allowed to study without a permit. Examples:
  • If your work permit ends before the policy expires, your letter will end when your work permit does.
  • If you get a new work permit, you can apply for this permission again.
  • If you apply near the end of the policy, your letter might only be valid for a short time (like 10 days).

What Happens If Your Request is Rejected?

If your request doesn’t meet the conditions:

• You will get a “not eligible” letter explaining why your request was denied.
• The officer will also make a note in the system showing the reason for refusal.

Conclusion

This policy makes life easier for apprentices in construction who want to study while working. If you have a valid work permit, a job in a needed field, and an apprenticeship agreement, you can study without a study permit until February 2027. Just remember, you need to ask for permission, and you must show proof that you meet all the requirements.

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