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 Integration
Nova Scotia to Get Major Immigration Allocation Increase After Cuts
Federal Minister Lena Diab announced Ottawa will expand Nova Scotia’s 2025 immigration allocation, reversing cuts that halved NSNP nominations. Exact numbers and timing await the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan due…
NB Issues 522 Invitations Across Express Entry and Skilled Worker
New Brunswick issued 522 invitations (Oct 6–9, 2025), with 221 for Express Entry (valid provincial employment), 91 for…
Report: Highly Educated Immigrants Do Better in U.S. than Canada
Research shows highly educated immigrants fare better in the U.S. for employment and wages. Canada admits more degree-holders…
Polls Show More Than Half of Canadians Say Immigration is Too High
Late-2024 and early-2025 polls show majorities view immigration as too high; Environics reports 58%. Ottawa cut the 2025…
Citizenship Bill C-3 Under Fire From Parents of Adopted Children
Bill C-3 would retroactively restore citizenship for people excluded by the first-generation limit and impose a 1,095-day presence…
Canadian refugee applicant in ICE custody says crossing was accidental
On May 12, 2025, Bangladeshi refugee applicant Mahin Shahriar was detained by ICE after crossing at Buffalo; Canada…
Hackers briefly take over Windsor airport screens and PA systems
Hackers briefly hijacked screens and PA systems at Windsor, Victoria and Kelowna on October 14, 2025, broadcasting political…
Ontario IMG Residency Eligibility for 2026 R-1: Key Updates
Ontario instituted a mid-cycle rule requiring two years of Ontario high school for IMGs to access first-round residency…
Canada 395k vs US Backlogs: 2025 Immigration Race Update
In 2025 Canada prioritizes a points-based, predictable immigration model aiming for 395,000 PRs and faster in-country transitions. The…
Canada’s Small Landlords Face Uncertainty as Student Demand Falls
A federal cap on study permits led to a roughly 70% fall in international student arrivals in 2025…