Canadian immigaration news

Here are some recent news updates on Canadian immigration:

Recent Changes to Immigration Policies

• On June 18, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes to the Express Entry system, including a new "Comprehensive Ranking System" (CRS) that prioritizes candidates with skills and experience in high-demand occupations.
• In May 2021, IRCC introduced a new "Pathways to Permanence" program, which aims to help temporary residents become permanent residents more quickly.

New Immigration Streams and Programs

• In June 2021, the province of Nova Scotia launched a new "Atlantic Immigration Pilot" program, which allows employers in the Atlantic region to hire foreign workers in certain occupations.
• In May 2021, the province of British Columbia launched a new "BC PNP Tech" program, which aims to attract tech talent to the province.

Immigration Levels and Targets

• In June 2021, IRCC announced that it plans to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents to Canada in 2021, up from 341,000 in 2020.
• In May 2021, the federal government announced plans to increase immigration levels to 450,000 per year by 2024, in an effort to address labor shortages and demographic challenges.

Refugee Resettlement

• In June 2021, IRCC announced that it had resettled 10,000 refugees in Canada in the first half of 2021, exceeding its target of 9,000.
• In May 2021, the federal government announced plans to increase funding for refugee resettlement programs, including a new "Refugee Resettlement Fund" to support the integration of newly arrived refugees.

Other Immigration News

• In June 2021, a report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce found that immigration is essential to addressing labor shortages and driving economic growth in Canada.
• In May 2021, a survey by the Environics Institute found that 71% of Canadians support increasing immigration levels to address labor shortages and demographic challenges.