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 IntegrationIranian Regime Officials Entering Canada with Alarming Ease, 2025 Probe
By August 13, 2025, CBSA probes 66 suspected senior Iranian officials in Canada. Following the 2022 designation and 2023 expansion referencing June 22, 2003, officials recorded 20 inadmissible rulings, three…
Ottawa urged to count 500,000 undocumented residents in immigration targets
IRCC’s July 21–August 17, 2025 consultations follow cuts to PR targets (395,000 in 2025) and plans to reduce…
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Draw Issues 150 Invitations on July 29, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador’s July 29, 2025 draw issued only 150 invitations (100 NLPNP; 50 AIP). With 1,818 total…
IRCC Requires Upfront Medical Exams for Express Entry PR by Aug 21, 2025
Effective August 21, 2025, IRCC mandates pre-submission IMEs for all Express Entry principal applicants and declared family members…
Construction underway to repair Webequie First Nation airport terminal
Terminal repairs at Webequie First Nation (Repairs in progress, August 12, 2025) keep flights operational with adjusted boarding…
Canada Targets French Speakers in Express Entry Draw #360, 2,500 ITAs
IRCC’s August 8, 2025 Express Entry draw #360 issued 2,500 ITAs to French‑proficient candidates with a 481 CRS…
Canada’s New Entry Rules: More Questions and Tougher Tourist Checks
Canada began stricter border screening on August 12, 2025, and cut permanent resident targets to 395,000 (2025), 380,000…
Canada to Reset Express Entry in 2026 with Leadership and Innovation Category
From Aug 6–Sep 3, 2025, IRCC seeks input on a 2026 Express Entry “Leadership & Innovation” stream for…
WestJet Resumes Flights After Brief System Outage, Delays Expected
WestJet briefly requested a systemwide ground stop on Aug. 12, 2025, after a temporary outage delayed maintenance handovers.…
Canadians’ U.S. Border Crossings Plunge While Ottawa Airport Sees Uptick
Mid-2025 trends show a 33% June decline in Canadians driving to the U.S., with Ottawa International Airport expanding…