I'll just start by saying that all foreign nationals who are in Canada on work permits do have the right, the authority or the ability to apply for a new work permit. That's enshrined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act regulations. To do so, there are a number of criteria. It can include a labour market impact assessment, which would come from Employment and Social Development Canada. Otherwise, they may meet the criteria of one or any of the pathways in an international mobility program.
Ultimately, if those workers were laid off or whatever, and they were on closed work permits, they could pursue other job opportunities. It would just depend on the employer and the situation. They could apply for a new work permit.