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Jun 26, 2025 · Canada’s immigration department will establish a new pathway to permanent residence (PR) and will work toward launching a new work permit stream, according to its …

Jul 4, 2025 · In this article, we’ll review the major changes implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), whom they affect, and the implications of each change.

Oct 24, 2024 · While the government is reducing immigration overall, it is increasing the proportion focused on economic immigration. Economic immigration targets for 2025 have …

Jun 28, 2025 · Canada will launch a new permanent immigration program in 2025, based on the success of the existing Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The EMPP is a pathway to …

Sep 18, 2024 · This year has seen considerable overhauls of Canada’s immigration system, with multiple measures introduced. In January IRCC put in place the first-ever cap on study …

Nov 1, 2023 · Canada has released its Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. Canada's immigration levels will remain unchanged from its current targets. In 2024, the country will target the …

Jan 3, 2025 · This article will breakdown the major trends affecting Canada’s Express Entry system in 2025, and the possible effects that they may have on candidate selection this year.

Mar 25, 2025 · Because Express Entry is extremely competitive, additional CRS points, such as those previously awarded for a valid job offer, can often spell the difference between obtaining …