International Student 20-Hours Work Week Cap to Continue  - Retail Council of Canada
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International Student 20-Hours Work Week Cap to Continue 

August 27, 2024

Attention retailers who employ students: The 20-hour work week cap for international students is set to resume in September, following a delay in the implementation of the new 24-hour cap. Until Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada finalizes the new policy, the current rules remain in place. This means international students can work unlimited hours during school breaks (summer, holidays), but are restricted to 20-hours per week when classes are in session. 

RCC will continue to actively engage with the government on this issue and push for the timely introduction of the new policy. Stay tuned for further updates.