Canada immigration news 2018

Here are some key Canada immigration news stories from 2018:

January 2018

• Canada introduces new immigration levels plan, aiming to welcome 310,000 new permanent residents in 2018, up from 300,000 in 2017. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Express Entry draws resume after a brief pause, with the first draw of the year inviting 2,750 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 446. (Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

February 2018

• Canada launches new Atlantic Immigration Pilot, aimed at attracting skilled workers to Atlantic Canada. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Quebec introduces new immigration plan, aiming to welcome 32,000 new permanent residents in 2018. (Source: Government of Quebec)

March 2018

• Canada introduces new Global Skills Strategy, allowing employers to bring in highly skilled workers from abroad in as little as two weeks. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Express Entry draw invites 3,000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 442. (Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

April 2018

• Canada launches new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, aimed at attracting skilled workers to rural and northern communities. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Express Entry draw invites 3,750 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 441. (Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

May 2018

• Canada introduces new Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship program, allowing Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Express Entry draw invites 3,750 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 440. (Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

June 2018

• Canada launches new International Mobility Program, aimed at attracting international students and workers to Canada. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Express Entry draw invites 3,750 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 439. (Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

July 2018

• Canada introduces new Temporary Foreign Worker program, aimed at attracting foreign workers to fill labor shortages in certain industries. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Express Entry draw invites 3,750 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 438. (Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

August 2018

• Canada launches new Provincial Nominee Program, allowing provinces and territories to nominate candidates for permanent residence. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Express Entry draw invites 3,750 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 437. (Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

September 2018

• Canada introduces new Pathways to Citizenship program, aimed at helping permanent residents become Canadian citizens. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Express Entry draw invites 3,750 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 436. (Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

October 2018

• Canada launches new Start-up Visa program, aimed at attracting entrepreneurs and start-ups to Canada. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Express Entry draw invites 3,750 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 435. (Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

November 2018

• Canada introduces new Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, aimed at improving the immigration process and protecting refugees. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Express Entry draw invites 3,750 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 434. (Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

December 2018

• Canada welcomes its 300,000th new permanent resident of the year, exceeding its 2018 immigration targets. (Source: Government of Canada)
• Express Entry draw invites 3,750 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 433. (Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

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