Canada and Italy sign new youth mobility agreement

Date Announced:

December 11, 2020

Active Period:

Effective once ratified by Canada and Italy.

Overview:

This new agreement will improve labour market access for Canadian and Italian youth between 18 and 35 years old by allowing them to work and travel for 12 months; candidates can participate twice for a total of 24 months. Youth will also be able to gain professional work experience with the addition of 2 streams: International Co-op and Young Professionals. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a number of temporary measures, including travel restrictions, this agreement with Italy will open up new opportunities for future work and travel once conditions permit. At this time, only youth with current and valid job offers can travel to Canada under the IEC Program.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Programmatic Changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Citizens | Visitors

    Keywords:

    International Experience Class (IEC) | Italy | youth mobility

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/12/canada-and-italy-sign-new-youth-mobility-agreement.html

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