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Student Name(Student Number)………………………………………….

University Canada West………………………………………………………...

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Impact of Lifting of 20-Hour Work Restriction on Canadian Businesses for International

Students

The Canadian government's decision to lift the 20-hour-per-week restriction for international

students with off-campus work authorization is expected to have a positive impact on Canadian

businesses. This change will allow international students to work full-time during their studies,

which can help meet the demand for labor in various industries, particularly in sectors such as

hospitality, retail, and food services. Studies have shown that international students make

valuable contributions to the Canadian economy, not only through their tuition and living

expenses, but also through their participation in the labor market. According to a 2018 report by

the Canadian Bureau for International Education, international students contributed over $16.2

billion and $19.7 billion to the Canadian economy and supported nearly 170,000 jobs in 2017.

Lifting the 20-hour-per-week restriction for international students can help address the shortage

of workers in certain industries and regions, which can increase productivity and competitiveness

for Canadian businesses. It can also provide international students with more opportunities to

gain valuable work experience and build their professional networks, which can benefit both

their future careers and the Canadian economy as a whole.

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REFERENCES.

 Crossman, E., Choi, Y., & Hou, F. (2021a). International students as a source of labour

supply: The growing number of international students and their changing socio-

demographic characteristics. Economic and Social Reports, 1(7).

https://doi.org/10.25318/36280001202100700005-eng.

 Thevenot, S. (2021, July 26) International students still need quarantine plan at Canada

border. CIC News. Retrieved from https://www.cicnews.com/2021/07/international-

students-still-need-quarantine-plan-at-canada-border-0718721.html#gs.bxxzoo