What Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2026-2028 Means for You
Taking a New Approach to Immigration Canada is shifting gears when it comes to immigration. The newly published Immigration Levels Plan 2026‑2028 by IRCC outlines a more focused, calibrated approach to managing immigration — one that puts labour-market needs, economic growth and community sustainability front and centre. Whether you’re a temporary worker, a student, someone […]
What Justin Trudeau’s Resignation and Prorogation of Parliament Means for Canadian Immigration
On January 6th, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a significant announcement: he intends to resign as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada while continuing to serve as the Prime Minister until a new leader is selected. In addition to this leadership transition, Trudeau requested that Governor General Mary Simon prorogue Parliament until March […]
Canada announced the new 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan! What Does It Mean for Future Immigrants
Canada’s 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan: What It Means for Future Immigrants On October 24, 2024, the Government of Canada released its much-anticipated 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan. This policy framework outlines the number of new permanent residents Canada aims to welcome each year and is a key pillar of the country’s immigration strategy. This latest plan […]
Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy Unveiled at Collision 2023: Unlocking Innovation and Opportunities
Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy Unveiled at Collision 2023: Unlocking Innovation and Opportunities Canada’s high-growth industries are poised to shape the future, demanding access to top talent to fuel innovation and drive the advancement of emerging technologies. Recognizing this need, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, introduced Canada’s groundbreaking Tech Talent Strategy […]
New category-based process for Express Entry announced
IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) announced a new category-based process for the selection of Express Entry candidates. The new category-based selection will allow Canada to issue invitations to apply to prospective permanent residents with specific skills, training or language ability. The focus will be on candidates who have: strong French language proficiency or work […]
Canada Implements New National Occupational Classification NOC 2021
On November 16, 2022, Canada is switching to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that: the current NOC 2016 skill type and skill level structure (NOC 0, A, B, C and D) will be replaced with a 6-category system representing the training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) needed to work […]
Canada to introduce major changes to Express Entry
Canada is planning major Express Entry changes! Potential changes would allow the immigration minister to invite candidates based on the economic need. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) could conduct targeted draws aimed at selecting candidates with certain occupations, language skills or education. The process for determining selection criteria is still being developed. The government […]