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Oct 24, 2024 · The announcement on 24 Oct came after a wave of changes this year around Canada’s immigration system, particularly around temporary resident (those on a work or study permit) levels in the country. The government intends to reduce temporary resident levels as a proportion of Canada's overall population from 7% to 5% by the end of 2026.
Sep 18, 2024 · Specifically, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue just 437,000 study permits in 2025. According to the department, this number is based on a 10% reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new study permits issued, and then stabilizing the intake cap for 2026.
Nov 1, 2023 · Canada has released its Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. Canada's immigration levels will remain unchanged from its current targets. In 2024, the country will target the admission of 485,000 new immigrants. In 2025 and 2026, Canada will look to welcome 500,000 new immigrants in each year.
Aug 28, 2024 · In an interview with CTV News on August 26, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller announced that he was considering changes to permanent immigration levels to Canada.
Mar 23, 2024 · On Thursday March 21st, Immigration Minister Marc Miller declared his intention to pursue more “domestic draws” for temporary residents already in Canada who are candidates for permanent residence (PR).
Oct 11, 2024 · Between now and November 1, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will table the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan.
Oct 31, 2023 · Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to improve Canada’s immigration system today. Miller noted that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been engaging with stakeholders and the public throughout the year to help shape the future of a stronger immigration system.
Sep 18, 2024 · Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) application backlog has exceeded one million applications for the first time in months. According to the latest data, there were 1,002,400 applications in the backlog as of July 31, 2024, out of 2,364,700 total applications currently in inventory. This means that 1,362,000 applications ...
