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Canada Temporarily Lifts Work Hour Limits for International Students | Addressing Labour Shortages  Canada Temporarily Lifts Work Hour Limits for International Students | Addressing Labour Shortages  Addressing Labour Shortages :  In a bid to address the pressing issue of labor shortages, Canada has taken a significant step by temporarily lifting the 20-hour-per-week work limit for international students.  This policy, effective from November 15 to December 31, 2023, allows international students holding off-campus work authorization on their study permits to work without the previous constraints. Students' Call for Extended Work Hours : However, this temporary relief is set to expire at the end of 2023, prompting calls from international students to extend the rule.  Students argue that the current restrictions leave them vulnerable to exploitation and financial hardship due to soaring living expenses. Impact and Contemplation : While the government deliberates...