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 IntegrationCanadian government moves to end Air Canada strike with binding arbitration
On August 16, 2025, over 10,000 Air Canada attendants began a strike, grounding about 700 daily flights and impacting 130,000 travelers. Minister Patty Hajdu ordered binding arbitration under section 107;…
How Quebec’s 2025 Labour Shortage Is Forcing Immigration Policy Shifts
Quebec’s June 5, 2025 plan sets 2026–2029 limits: permanent admissions capped at 25,000–45,000 annually, NPRs cut from ~616,552…
Federal Court Pauses Deportation, Citing Irreparable Harm to Wife With ADHD
A Federal Court stayed Jagjit Singh’s deportation after concluding his removal would cause irreparable harm to his Canadian…
University of Regina pushes to bring Afghan women at deportation risk to campus
Project Resilience at the University of Regina (launched August 15, 2025) proposes scholarships, housing, meals, and supports for…
Regions Tighten Rules as RCIP Sees Exceptional Demand for PR
Canada’s RCIP opened January 31, 2025, in 14 communities to address rural labour gaps. High demand prompted local…
Canada Open Work Permit August 2025: Eligibility and Application Guide
As of 2025 Canada limited family open work permits; dependent children lost eligibility January 21, 2025. PGWP and…
U.S. Visitors to Canada Now Outnumber Canadians Visiting U.S.
A 40.3% year‑over‑year drop in Canadian same‑day returns through May 2025 flipped long‑standing travel patterns: more U.S. visitors…
United Issues Flight-Change Waiver Ahead of Air Canada Attendant Strike
Air Canada faces a potential shutdown after CUPE’s 72-hour strike notice on August 13 affecting about 10,000 attendants.…
Canadian court labels APC and PDP terrorist groups, denies Nigerian asylum
The Federal Court’s June 17, 2025 judgment upholds that APC and PDP membership can bar protection under IRPA…
WestJet System Outage Sparks Travel Chaos: Dozens Cancelled, Hundreds Delayed
A WestJet system outage on August 12, 2025 caused a ground stop and widespread delays across Canada and…