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
Canada PR card processing: about 35–36 days, work visa ~8 weeks
IRCC lists about 35 days to issue new PR cards plus up to six weeks for delivery. Work permits average eight weeks; Express Entry decisions take 5–8 months. File online,…
South Asian Women Underrepresented in Canada’s Workforce
South Asian women in Canada are underutilized in 2025 due to credential skepticism, care duties, and racialized workplace…
Canada Tightens Temporary Foreign Worker Rules as 50% Permits Fall
Stricter TFWP rules in 2024–2025 caused work permits to fall 50% year‑over‑year (Jan–Jun). TFWP approvals reached 105,195 in…
New York-Bound Flight Diverted to Canada Sparks Quarantine Fears Among Passengers
An Asiana Airlines flight diverted to Winnipeg on September 10, 2025 after a passenger showed possible contagious symptoms.…
Canada’s Stricter Visa Rules Drive Students Toward Germany
Canada’s 2025 student‑visa cap, higher funds requirement (CAD 22,895), and stricter DLI oversight have shifted applicants toward Germany,…
Canadians Back Cuts to Immigration and Temporary Residents, Poll Finds
Canada cut its 2025–2027 immigration targets to 395,000→380,000→365,000 and set a temporary resident cap at 5% by 2026.…
How IRCC Processing Times Have Evolved Since Mid-July 2025
IRCC’s 2025 changes—forward-looking processing times, better digital tracking, and staffing—have made timelines more predictable. Express Entry averages 6–8…
Air Canada Flight Attendants Reject Tentative Agreement in 99.1% Vote
CUPE members rejected Air Canada’s tentative agreement 99.1% on Sept 6, 2025, after an August strike. Mediation is…
Airbus Invests in Canada’s IPR to Bolster Strategic Tanker Capability
Airbus invested in Quebec’s IPR on September 8, 2025 to support Canada’s Strategic Tanker Transport Capability Programme, boosting…
Poilievre: Immigrants Not to Blame for Canada’s Fast Immigration
Poilievre proposed ending new TFWP visas except an agricultural stream, blaming policy for strains. Liberals cut permanent resident…