Canada has exempted certain temporary foreign workers crucial to the battle against coronavirus from having to give biometrics before arrival.

The exemption applies to occupations in the following fields:

  • Agricultural and agri-food
  • Health-care
  • Truck drivers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a Temporary Public Policy to implement the change on June 5, 2020.

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