Canada To Require Language Tests For Open Work Permits In 2026

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06 Aug/25

Canada is poised to overhaul the International Mobility Program (IMP) with a significant policy reversal, favoring open work permit applicants who only need to demonstrate proficiency in either English or French.

This progressive measure put forth by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be a game-changer for temporary workers, especially those seeking a spousal open work permit (SOWP).

Language testing in key immigration streams will enable IRCC to move towards workforce integration, mitigating abuses such as contract marriages, while also ensuring that the Canadian labour market prospers with skilled workers who can communicate effectively.

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Source: https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/

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