What’s New
– The sector eligibility criteria for the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP) have been revised to align with current labour market demands, with the Hospitality and Food Services sector being removed from eligibility and several skilled trades added.

Who is affected
– Temporary residents currently participating in the TRRP and employers in the Hospitality and Food Services sector will be notably impacted by these changes.

Key dates
– The changes were effective as of February 4, 2026.

Required actions
– Affected individuals and employers should review the updated eligibility criteria and consider how these changes impact their participation in the TRRP.