More international youth to work and travel in Canada

On Dec 1st the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, launched the 2023 International Experience Canada (IEC) Program with a 20% increase in the number of applicants who can apply. Applicants will be able to apply as of January 9, 2023.

IEC is a reciprocal program that allows Canadian and international youth to work and travel in each other’s countries. This increase means that nearly 90,000 candidates will be able to work and travel in Canada, including Francophone youth, which will help employers fill labour gaps, including for seasonal work opportunities in Canada’s tourism industry.

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ORHMA continues to advocate for favourable regulations on behalf of the hospitality indsutry. For ORHMA's advocacy activitites in relation to immigration policies, click here.

Hospitality Connect Virtual Recruitment Events

We have a pool of job-ready candidates waiting to meet you! We want to provide and enhance pathways through this forum of virtual 'meet and greets' into a meaningful and gainful employment. Find job seekers in your region. Register now!

ORHMA Presents the Passport to Hospitality Work Prosperity Program

ORHMA presents the Passport to Hospitality Work Prosperity Program, the latest initiative to tackling the labour crisis in hospitality and tourism. Thank you to all members who have already registered and supported the program. We have job-seekers graduating monthly from a 9-week hospitality training program and are seeking more Employer Partners to host them for a 3 week work-integrated placement. As an Employer Partner, you will receive a 50% minimum wage subsidy to support your participation in the program! To learn more please view our

Employer Partnership Overview and to register please contact info@orhma.com.