E-7288: Petition to the House of Commons — Canadian Petition Tracker
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Track petition E-7288 — "Petition to the House of Commons" sponsored by Sima Acan. 8,060 signatures and counting. See signature growth trends and provincial breakdown on PetitionTracker.ca.
Petition Text
Petition to the House of Commons
Whereas:
• Individuals currently residing in Canada under the TS2023 temporary public policy were admitted for humanitarian reasons following the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria in 2023;
• Despite reconstruction efforts, many earthquake affected regions continue to face housing shortages, damaged infrastructure and economic disruption;
• Many TS2023 beneficiaries lost their homes, employment and social support networks as a result of the earthquakes;
• Many TS2023 beneficiaries have been living in Canada for several years and established employment, housing, and community ties;
• Many beneficiaries have children studying in Canadian schools whose education would be disrupted if they were required to leave Canada;
• Many TS2023 beneficiaries are working in Canada and contributing to the Canadian economy including in addressing labour shortages;
• The Labour Market Impact Assessment requirement can create barriers for employers seeking to retain TS2023 workers; and
• Many TS2023 work permits are approaching expiry creating uncertainty for workers, families and employers.
We, the undersigned, residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to: 1. Introduce a temporary public policy allowing TS2023 work permit holders to access LMIA exempt work permits; 2. Implement a minimum 24-month extension of work permits for TS2023 beneficiaries so they may maintain legal status and continue contributing to the Canadian labour market; and 3. Consider the development of a pathway toward permanent residence for TS2023 beneficiaries who reside in Canada and actively contributing through employment, education or community participation.
1. Introduce a temporary public policy allowing TS2023 work permit holders to access LMIA exempt work permits;
2. Implement a minimum 24-month extension of work permits for TS2023 beneficiaries so they may maintain legal status and continue contributing to the Canadian labour market; and
3. Consider the development of a pathway toward permanent residence for TS2023 beneficiaries who reside in Canada and actively contributing through employment, education or community participation.