I am sorry I am dumb. Your point is? CICNEWS claims that the program has been made permanent. So then, what are you trying to use to support that claim?Let begin, you saw title “Open work permit pilot program for permanent residence applicants in the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class (LMIA exemption code A70)”
Then, they mention that “Under this pilot program, applicants may apply for an open work permit with, or any time after, the submission of their application for permanent residence in the SCLPC class.”
On the tap Menu “Special Initiatives Pilot Project”
Now understand?
Oh and btw, that's the first link that comes up when you google "open work permit pilot program". So the link by itself is not news...