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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
Porter Airlines to end San Diego flights from Toronto Pearson in 2025
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Myra Grypuik’s lifelong wait for Canadian citizenship continues
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Air Canada delays Israel flights until September 8, 2025
Due to ongoing safety concerns, Air Canada will not resume direct flights to Israel until September 8, 2025.…
Air Canada adds Premium Economy on India-Canada routes
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The Promise Land Consultancy accused of pyramid scheme targeting Filipino migrants
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Canadian Experience Class draw resumes with 500 Invitations to Apply
Canada’s May 13, 2025 Canadian Experience Class draw invited just 500 applicants at a record-high CRS cutoff of…
Canada lowers immigration targets for skilled workers in 2025
Canada’s 2025 immigration reform lowers newcomer caps, intensifies competition, and introduces selective Express Entry categories. Skilled workers in…
Air India reroutes US and Canada flights via Mongolian airspace
Air India now routes key US and Canada flights through Mongolian airspace due to Pakistan’s 2025 closure. This…
Asylum Claims Drop as Canada Reevaluates Immigration Policy
In 2025, Canada reduces permanent residence targets by 105,000 and cuts study permits for international students. Asylum claims…
Who Is Canada’s Immigration Minister? Lena Metlege Diab and IRCC Priorities
Minister Lena Metlege Diab leads IRCC toward lower, targeted immigration levels for 2026, prioritizing economic alignment and stricter…