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 IntegrationAir Canada Strike Forces Cancellations at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
On August 18, 2025, Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge mainline flights remain cancelled amid a CUPE strike, disrupting nearly 1,000 flights and over 500,000 passengers. Government-ordered binding arbitration faces…
Canada Immigration Processing Times Updated — August 2025 Breakdown and Targets
August 2025 IRCC updates keep Citizenship Grant at 10 months, speed FSWP (7 months) and Express Entry PNP…
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues Invitations Under NLPNP and AIP Programs
Using the new EOI Immigration Accelerator, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 231 ITAs on August 13 (180 NLPNP, 51…
Eligible for Canadian Asylum but Trapped in U.S. ICE Detention: Options and Risks
Bill C-2 (June 2025) narrows asylum eligibility with a 14‑day bar for irregular crossings and a one‑year filing…
No verified case of family paying smugglers after CBSA separation
Quebec suspended new family sponsorships after hitting a 13,000 cap for June 26, 2024–June 25, 2026, forcing many…
Canada’s 2025 immigration cuts reshape public debate absent polls
Canada’s plan lowers permanent resident targets to 395,000 (2025), 380,000 (2026), 365,000 (2027), aims for temporary residents at…
No Evidence Canada Is Barring Visited Dissidents From Asylum Hearings
No official evidence by August 18, 2025, shows Canada plans to deny asylum hearings to foreign dissidents due…
Air Canada Wage Arbitration in 2026: What the CUPE Strike Means
Following a 2025 strike and a near-unanimous rejection of a tentative wage agreement, Air Canada and its flight…
Air Canada to Resume Flights After Federal Move Ends Strike
Federal Minister invoked section 107 and CIRB ordered flight attendants back by 14:00 EDT August 17, 2025. CUPE’s…
Air Canada flight attendant strike: How many SFO flights were affected
A CUPE-led strike started 01:00 ET August 16, 2025, and a 1:30 a.m. ET lockout deepened cancellations. Air…