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
U of Winnipeg Project Preserves 1920s Mennonite Immigration Stories
CTMS is archiving the largest Canadian Mennonite oral history project (1920s focus), recording interviews, digitizing family materials, and hosting public programs, training, and an October 2025 conference to preserve elder…
Top Reasons Permanent Residents Lose Canadian Status — And How to Prevent It
PRs risk losing status if they lack 730 days in Canada within any rolling five-year window; IRCC enforces…
Manitoba Issues 77 LAAs to Skilled Workers in Latest MPNP Draw
Manitoba issued 77 LAAs on August 21, 2025 (EOI cutoff 612), focusing on targeted recruitment. Eighteen LAAs went…
Air Canada expands who can get reimbursed after cancelled flights
Air Canada expanded reimbursements for trips disrupted Aug 15–23, 2025, covering all fare types. Eligible passengers can claim…
Canada to Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on CUSMA‑Compliant U.S. Goods
Canada will lift most retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods on September 1, 2025, restoring duty-free status for about…
More Americans Seeking Refuge in Canada: 2025 Claims Rise Noted
In early 2025 Canada received 245 U.S. refugee claims—more than all of 2024—though they remain 0.4% of 55,000…
Air Canada to Operate Almost 100% of Flights Over Next 24 Hours
After an August 16 labour walkout, Air Canada restored nearly its full schedule and fleet by August 22.…
Want PR and a Canadian job? French may be India’s new immigration ticket
The 2025–2027 plan raises Francophone admissions outside Quebec to 10% by 2027 while overall intake falls; B2 French…
Air Canada Employees Drive Rapid Recovery; Airline Expands Goodwill Policy
Mid‑August CUPE strike halted Air Canada flights, causing 3,169 cancellations and nearly 500,000 affected. Air Canada now covers…
Why Indian Students Now Prefer Canada Over the US for Study Abroad
After a 41% drop in new Indian student arrivals to Canada in 2024 due to policy and diplomatic…