Discipline for Non-Compliance Regarding Study Permit and or Work Permit Requirements Policy

Purpose:

• To establish Disciplinary Policy for non-compliance regarding the requirement for members who are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada to hold either a valid study permit or a valid work permit issued by the Government of Canada per CMMOTA Bylaw’s 3.5.1.1.10., 3.5.1.2.9., 3.5.1.3.8., 3.5.1.4.5., 3.5.1.5.5., 3.5.1.6.8., 3.5.1.7.11., 3.5.1.8.3., 3.5.1.9.3., and 3.7.1..

Policy:

1. The Board of Directors grants its authority to Administration to suspend, and if necessary, cancel an individual’s membership following the steps outlined below regarding non-compliance regarding study permit and/or work permit requirements.

2. A Member who is not a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada is responsible to maintain either a valid study permit and/or a valid work permit issued by the Government of Canada.

3. If a Member who is not a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada does not submit a new study permit and/or work permit prior to the expiry date of the current study permit and/or work permit, and/or proof of application for extension of their permit, then the next business day of the Association, their Membership shall be immediately suspended, and the Member shall be notified of the suspension to their last known email address. Administration shall be responsible to fulfill this policy point.

4. If a Member has been suspended for noncompliance of this policy, they shall have 90 days from the date of the suspension to submit a new study permit and/or work permit and/or proof of application for extension of their permit. This suspension shall be lifted immediately upon receipt of a new valid study permit and/or work permit by the Association.

5. If a Member still does not submit a new study permit and/or work permit prior to end of the 90-day suspension period and/or proof of application for extension of their permit, then the next business day of the Association, their Membership shall be immediately cancelled, and they shall be notified of the cancellation by phone, and to their last known email address. Administration shall be responsible to fulfill this policy point.

6. A Member who continues under the proof of application for extension of their permit, must inform the Association of the decision once it has been rendered, and if it has been approved, shall provide a copy of the renewed document to the Association.

7. For a person whose membership has been cancelled to be eligible for reinstatement into the Association, a valid study permit and/or work permit, or proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident of Canada status must be provided to the Association in advance of application for reinstatement in accordance with CMMOTA Bylaw 3.7.1..

Original Date of Policy Adoption: April 19, 2021

Date of Last Policy Revision: September 20, 2024

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