PNPs grapple with slashed provincial immigration targets

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:00:08 +0000

Provincial immigration ministers from both Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador have expressed their desire to welcome more immigrants than their 2025 allocation, in the face of greatly reduced provincial immigration targets. This news comes alongside the postponed re-opening of the Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (NTNP), which had planned to accept 100 applications for provincial […]

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What is Pierre Poilievre’s stance on immigration?

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:27 +0000

Pierre Poilievre has voiced major criticisms of the current government’s immigration policies, suggesting that he might table major reforms if he were to become the next prime minister of Canada. With Justin Trudeau having announced his resignation on January 6,  Poilievre is a top contender for Canada’s next prime minister after the 2025 election. Angus […]

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2024: Express Entry year in review

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:00:08 +0000

We saw many changes to Canada’s Express Entry system in 2024. In this article, we’ll review the major changes to Express Entry, many of which have significant implications for foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR). Reviewing recent developments and highlighting trends may also give us a better sense of what to expect in the […]

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ANALYSIS: How this year’s Immigration Levels Plan affects the chances of success for Express Entry candidates

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:00:57 +0000

Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan has significant implications for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through the Express Entry system. According the Plan, more permanent residency spots have been allocated for Express Entry candidates in 2025. Two types of candidates can expect to benefit from these changes: Candidates in Canada; and Candidates who qualify for category-based […]

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How IRCC’s new Immigration Levels Plan prioritizes in-Canada candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:27 +0000

The Canadian federal government has allocated 40% of permanent admission spaces in 2025 to candidates already in Canada. According to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) newest Immigration Levels Plan, nearly half of all planned admission spaces for new permanent residents in the coming year will be allocated to a new Express Entry priority group, […]

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