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International students breathe easier after Canada extends work permits amid COVID-19 Nana Sakyi, an international student from Ghana who recently completed a master s degree at U of T, says changes to Canada s post-graduation work permit policy help offset the challenge of finding a job during COVID-19 (photo courtesy of Nana Sakyi)
When Ontario implemented its first lockdown to control the spread of COVID-19 last spring,
Nana Sakyi felt the pressure of a ticking clock.
In addition to the health risks posed by the coronavirus, Sakyi – like many students graduating from the University of Toronto and other institutions – faced an uncertain job market and worried about her financial security.