Canada immigration latest news in 2019

Here are some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration in 2019:

Express Entry Draw Results

• January 2019: Canada held its first Express Entry draw of the year, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply for permanent residence with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 449.
• February 2019: Canada held its second Express Entry draw, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 442.
• March 2019: Canada held its third Express Entry draw, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 449.
• April 2019: Canada held its fourth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 451.
• May 2019: Canada held its fifth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 451.
• June 2019: Canada held its sixth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 451.
• July 2019: Canada held its seventh Express Entry draw, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 451.
• August 2019: Canada held its eighth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 451.
• September 2019: Canada held its ninth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 451.
• October 2019: Canada held its tenth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 451.
• November 2019: Canada held its eleventh Express Entry draw, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 451.
• December 2019: Canada held its twelfth Express Entry draw, inviting 3,350 candidates to apply with a minimum CRS score of 451.

New Immigration Programs

• January 2019: Canada launched the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP), which allows employers in Atlantic Canada to hire foreign workers to fill labor gaps.
• March 2019: Canada launched the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program, which aims to attract foreign workers to rural and northern communities.
• May 2019: Canada launched the International Mobility Program, which allows foreign workers to come to Canada for work or study.

Changes to Immigration Rules

• January 2019: Canada introduced new rules for Express Entry candidates, including a new language proficiency requirement for French and English.
• March 2019: Canada introduced new rules for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), allowing provinces to nominate more candidates for permanent residence.
• June 2019: Canada introduced new rules for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, allowing more foreign workers to come to Atlantic Canada.

Immigration Levels

• January 2019: Canada announced its immigration levels plan for 2019, aiming to welcome 330,800 new permanent residents.
• June 2019: Canada announced its immigration levels plan for 2020, aiming to welcome 341,000 new permanent residents.

Other News

• January 2019: Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, announced that Canada would be increasing its refugee resettlement targets.
• March 2019: Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, announced that Canada would be introducing a new program to help foreign workers integrate into Canadian society.
• May 2019: Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, announced that Canada would be increasing its funding for immigration and refugee services.

These are just some of the latest news updates on Canada immigration in 2019. If you have any specific questions or concerns, feel free to ask!