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Jun 27, 2024 · Published June 27, 2024 12:25 p.m. PDT. Share. Canada has welcomed more than 3.9 million new citizens since 2005, with nearly one third coming from India, the Philippines or China. Those countries ...
Nov 12, 2023 · The Atlantic Immigration Program, which promotes settlement in Canada’s four Atlantic provinces, will welcome 6,500 people in 2024 and 8,500 each in 2025 and 2026.
Aug 26, 2024 · A Bank of Canada economic progress report from last December acknowledged strong immigration numbers since 2022 have helped boost Canada's workforce, but "the bigger issue is that Canada's housing ...
Sep 18, 2024 · As part of the Government of Canada’s broader commitment to protecting temporary foreign workers from mistreatment and abuse, the Migrant Worker Support Program was launched in 2022 (totaling $49.5 million) to help migrant workers learn about and exercise their rights. We have improved the quality, timeliness and reach of employer inspections ...
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Canada is a top choice for people looking for a new place to work, study and build their lives with their families. Newcomers and visitors fuel our economy and add vibrancy to our communities. That is why an effective, innovative, and resilient immigration system is critical to position Canada for success, and to provide a transparent and fair experience for newcomers.
October 31, 2023—Ottawa—Canada is a top choice for people looking for a new place to work, study and build their lives with their families. Newcomers and visitors fuel our economy and add vibrancy to our communities. That is why an effective, innovative, and resilient immigration system is critical to position Canada for success, and to provide a transparent and fair experience for newcomers.
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today released An Immigration System for Canada’s Future—a report that lays out a pathway to strengthen our immigration system for people, ensure immigration continues to contribute to Canada’s economic growth, and help businesses and communities thrive.
In order to maintain our status as a strong multicultural country and as a destination of choice, our immigration system of the future must be nimble and better meet the needs of our country and of newcomers. The report identifies actions to transform Canada’s immigration system, informed by engagement with a broad range of partners and stakeholders. Some changes are already underway, while others are in development.
This includes
•positioning the immigration system to adapt quickly and to respond equitably and sustainably to growing global humanitarian crises
“Hearing from stakeholders and newcomers provided important insight into how we can develop a stronger and more integrated immigration system in Canada. With these measures, we aim to build a system that is easier to navigate, with an inclusive and coordinated plan that aligns our immigration programs and policies with the needs of the country. As we move forward, the people who come to Canada will continue to be at the heart of our work, whether they wish to work, study, or call this place their home.”
– The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
•Immigration is the main driver of population growth in Canada. In 2021, more than 8.3 million people, or almost one quarter (23%) of the population, were or had been a landed immigrant or permanent resident in Canada. This was the largest proportion since Confederation, and the highest among the G7.
The share of Canada’s population that is of working age is shrinking. Fifty years ago, there were about seven workers to each senior in Canada. Now, we are at approximately three workers to each senior, and the share is projected to drop to close to only two workers to each senior in the foreseeable future. An aging workforce has broad implications for the economy, like chronic labour market shortages.
Close to two thirds of recent immigrants are of core working age—between 25 and 54—helping rejuvenate Canada’s population.
IRCC’s engagement initiative received input from more than 17,500 voices, including over 2,000 organizations and over 2,100 current or former clients, such as foreign workers in Canada on a temporary basis, international students, and permanent residents.
- Immigration, Refugees And Citizenship Canada
Nov 1, 2023 · Canada to stabilize immigration levels at 500K per year. After progressively increasing the country's immigration targets a number of times, the federal government announced Wednesday that it will ...
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Dec 19, 2022 · For study permit processing, Canada is on pace to set a new record this year. As of November 30 this year, IRCC had processed over 670,000 study permits, compared to more than 500,000 during the same time period last year. As a result of these efforts, most new study permits are now being processed within the 60-day service standard.
