Saskatchewan’s Immigration Minister Jim Reiter has announced plans to negotiate a two-year work permit extension for skilled immigrants, following Manitoba’s successful model. This initiative comes in response to the federal government’s decision to reduce the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) quota by 50%, limiting it to 3,600 nominations. The proposed extension aims to provide stability for temporary workers facing permit expirations and support businesses dealing with potential labour shortages. This move mirrors Manitoba’s recent agreement, which granted extensions to 6,700 temporary workers until December 2025.

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