Canada is renowned for its stable and robust economy, which has witnessed a strong resurgence in various sectors following the pandemic. A key driver of Canada’s sustained economic growth is its ambitious immigration targets. The Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025 aims to welcome 500,000 immigrants annually by the end of 2025. With nearly 25% of the...
The Express Entry program in Canada has recently introduced new selection categories designed to enhance the immigration system and attract skilled workers. The introduction of these categories offers exciting opportunities for prospective immigrants to pursue their dreams of living and working in Canada. Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, has recently announced new category-based selection draws...
The recent strike which took place from April 19th to May 1st between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Federal Government of Canada affected over 155,000 public officials and the services offered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. In the quest of this situation, IRCC also provided a detailed update on the...
On May 26th, 2023, Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, unveiled a series of enhancements aimed at fortifying family class immigration in Canada. These measures seek to expedite visa processing, introduce dedicated tools, expand work permit opportunities, and extend existing permits. By implementing these changes, the Canadian government aims to reduce processing...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) release the latest data that suggests that the application inventory has surpassed 2 million. As of April 30, the backlog of applications awaiting finalization was at over 800,000. IRCC defines its inventory as the pool of applications that have yet to receive a decision. In 2022, IRCC successfully processed...
In a recent development, IRCC announced a substantial investment in immigrant settlement services. On May 11th, 2023, the IRCC revealed its plan to allocate over $65 million in funding extensions to various service provider organizations throughout Canada. These investments will focus on enhancing settlement services, including pre-arrival assistance, support for racialized newcomer women, and language...
The Critical Worker Pilot program in New Brunswick has garnered significant attention since its launch in November 2022. This program is a collaborative initiative between the New Brunswick government and the federal government of Canada to target skilled newcomers to the province. The program operates under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) and...
The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its thirteenth Express Entry draw of 2023, extending invitations to 4,800 candidates. This all-program draw marked a significant milestone in the immigration process, as it encompassed candidates from all three programs managed under the Express Entry application management system. With a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)...
On April 27th, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released a report highlighting the prospects of homeownership in the prairie provinces for the next three years. This report provides a significant understanding of the housing supply and cost outlook. National Housing Outlook The report describes the current housing market, revealing that the existing housing...
