Canada
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow did Canada's immigration policies change in 2023 and beyond?
By 2023, the focus shifted towards bringing in skilled workers for high-demand sectors like health care and technology, with a reduced emphasis on asylum claims as part of Canada’s broader immigration goals.
Read: Canada Rejects Over 13,000 Nigerian Refugee Claims in 11 YearsWhat changes are happening in Canadian immigration policy as of 2025?
As of 2025, over 40% of new permanent residents will be selected from temporary residents already living in Canada, and there are new pilot programs targeting specific labor market needs.
Read: Canada sets new immigration targets as US follows different pathWhat new immigration policies did Canada implement in early 2025?
Canada allowed immigration officers to revoke temporary documents under certain conditions and ended the default of 10-year multiple-entry visas.
Read: Visa Denial Sparks Rift as General Christopher Musa, Nigerian Officials Speak OutHow has Canada’s immigration plan changed for 2025-2027?
Canada has decreased permanent resident targets from 464,265 individuals in 2024 to 395,000 in 2025, with additional reductions planned for 2026 and 2027.
Read: Why Are Canadians Leaving? Nearly 50% Flee from One ProvinceWhat are some practical implications for newcomers under the new Immigration Levels Plan 2025-2027?
The plan could make it harder for people to move to Canada, slowing family reunification and reducing opportunities for economic immigrants and international students to stay after graduation.
Read: Poilievre Advocates Very Hard Caps on Immigration for Better IntegrationCanada’s population dips 0.2% as temporary residents fall, report shows
Canada reported its largest quarterly drop in non-permanent residents since 1971, causing the total population to fall by 0.2% in late 2025. This trend aligns with federal plans to limit…
Canada Pauses Home Care Worker Immigration for 2026 Permanent Residency
Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration pilots are currently paused for new applicants and will not reopen in March…
New Brunswick Resumes PNP Invitations with December First Draw Targeting Francophones
New Brunswick issued 110 immigration invitations in December 2025, specifically targeting French-speaking candidates with local employment or educational…
BC PNP Entrepreneur Draw Welcomes Applicants with Strong Minimum Scores
British Columbia invited 21 entrepreneurs on December 16, 2025, through the Base and Regional immigration streams. The Base…
International Experience Canada kicks off 2026 season as pools open
Canada's 2026 IEC season is now open for profile submissions from 36 partner countries. Starting January 2026, IRCC…
Canada Closes Start-up Visa, Announces Entrepreneur Pathway by 2026
Canada is shutting down new applications for the Start-up Visa Program on December 31, 2025, to resolve a…
Air Transat to Launch Toronto-Albania Service with Tirana Flights
Air Transat will launch the first nonstop flight between Toronto and Tirana, Albania, starting June 18, 2026. Operating…
Express Entry Draw #386: 399 PNP Invitations, CRS 731 Cut-Off
Express Entry Draw #386 issued 399 ITAs to PNP nominees at a CRS cut-off of 731 on Dec.…
Express Entry update: 5,000 PR invites as CRS falls to 515
IRCC issued 5,000 CEC ITAs on December 16, 2025, with a minimum CRS of 515 and a tie-breaker…
Air Canada Passengers Stranded After All Airport Staff Went Home
Flight 1819’s delay to 1:15 a.m. left about 120 passengers stuck at LF Wade after airport staff ended…