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The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) has set up a telephone line for international workers and students who were expected to arrive in Canada in the short term or who recently arrived to respond to questions regarding their situation.

Only information provided on government websites (Canada and/or Quebec) should be taken into consideration. The situation is evolving quickly, so we encourage you to check this information regularly to keep up with current measures!

You are newly arrived in the territory

For all questions about:

your permit, visa, or immigration status, contact the MIFI information service.

the rights and obligations of workplaces regarding the impacts associated with the spread of the virus, visit the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) website.

financial measures for workers affected by COVID-19
- Temporary Aid for Workers Program
- Temporary and permanent residents and applicants :
  To prevent program duplication, and given that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is available to the majority of workers eligible for the PATT, the program ended on April 10, 2020
- Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) : If you stopped working because of Covid 19, CERB can offer temporary financial assistance. Submit your application here
Support for Students and Recent Graduates Impacted by COVID-19. The Government of Canada is removing barriers for international students working in essential services to fight COVID-19.

What programs are you eligible for? Check the tool developed by Radio Canada.

For any other question, write to: [email protected]

You are in the process of immigrating (work and studies)

For your permit, visa, and immigration status, contact the MIFI information service.

For your visa application, contact directly the IRCC or visit the Visa Application Centre website.

Some implications of COVID-19 on IRCC activities for visitors, foreign workers and students

Your immigration application is approved

To come to work, study or even as a permanent resident, consult the travel restrictions to which you are subject.

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Information related to COVID-19 for international newcomers, workers, and students

You are newly arrived in the territory

You are in the process of immigrating (work and studies)

Your immigration application is approved

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