Canadian immigration new policy 2017

In 2017, the Canadian government introduced several changes to its immigration policies, including the Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP). Here are some key updates:

1. Express Entry: The Express Entry system is a points-based system that manages applications for permanent residence in Canada. In 2017, the government introduced a new ranking system, which prioritizes candidates with higher scores based on factors such as age, education, language skills, and work experience.
2. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): The PNP allows provinces and territories to nominate candidates for permanent residence. In 2017, the government introduced a new stream for the PNP, which allows provinces to nominate candidates who have a job offer in a specific region.
3. Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP): The AIPP is a pilot program that allows employers in the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador) to hire foreign workers for jobs that are difficult to fill locally. The program aims to attract skilled workers to the region and help address labor shortages.
4. International Student Graduates: In 2017, the government introduced a new pathway for international student graduates to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The program allows graduates who have completed a degree or diploma from a Canadian institution to apply for permanent residence without needing a job offer.
5. Family Sponsorship: The government also introduced changes to the family sponsorship program, which allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members for permanent residence. The changes aimed to reduce processing times and improve the overall efficiency of the program.
6. Refugee Resettlement: In 2017, the government announced plans to increase the number of refugees resettled in Canada, with a focus on resettling vulnerable populations such as women, children, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
7. Temporary Foreign Worker Program: The government also introduced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers for temporary jobs. The changes aimed to improve the program's transparency and accountability, and to ensure that foreign workers are treated fairly and with respect.

Some key statistics from 2017 include:

• The government received over 280,000 Express Entry applications in 2017.
• Over 72,000 permanent residents were admitted to Canada through the Express Entry system in 2017.
• The PNP nominated over 12,000 candidates for permanent residence in 2017.
• The AIPP admitted over 1,000 foreign workers to the Atlantic provinces in 2017.
• The government resettled over 25,000 refugees in Canada in 2017.

These changes and statistics demonstrate the Canadian government's ongoing efforts to attract and integrate skilled workers, refugees, and family members into Canadian society.