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Immigration (Federal)
The federal government asked Canadians how many immigrants Canada should welcome over the next three years. They're planning to reduce non-permanent residents to under 5% of the population by 2027 and cap permanent residents at less than 1%...
Why This Matters: Immigration shapes everything from housing costs to healthcare wait times to job competition. Whether you're a newcomer waiting to sponsor family, a business struggling to find workers, or a renter watching prices climb, these numbers affect your daily life. The targets set here will determine who...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Immigration
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Ministry of Labour (ON)
Ontario wants to overhaul how it selects immigrants for permanent residency. Right now, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has 8 different streams. The province is proposing to consolidate these into 4: one for employer job offers, one for...
Why This Matters: Know someone trying to immigrate to Ontario? These changes could make it easier—or harder—depending on their situation. Healthcare workers might get a faster path without needing a job offer first. Employers struggling to hire could benefit from a simpler process. If you've used the new employer...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
Immigration
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Immigration (Federal)
Canada's Express Entry system picks skilled workers for permanent residence. The government wants feedback on which job categories should get priority in 2026. They're considering healthcare, trades, STEM, education, agriculture, and...
Why This Matters: Know someone trying to immigrate to Canada? This shapes who gets picked. If you work in healthcare, trades, or tech, it affects whether your industry gets the workers it needs. International students hoping to stay permanently should pay attention too—these categories also affect post-graduation...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Immigration
Open for Input
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs (Federal)
A Senate bill proposes creating a National Immigration Month to recognize the contributions of immigrants to Canada. The bill is currently being studied by the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology. Canadians can share...
Why This Matters: Are you an immigrant or descended from one? Most Canadians are. This bill would officially recognize immigration's role in building Canada. It's a chance to shape how the country celebrates its diverse heritage.
Legislation
Immigration
Justice & Rights
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Immigration (Federal)
Right now, both provinces and the federal government assess Provincial Nominee Program applicants—creating duplicate work. This proposal would let provinces handle eligibility assessments alone, while Ottawa focuses only on security and...
Why This Matters: Applied through a Provincial Nominee Program? This could speed up your wait. Right now, both your province and Ottawa review the same things—your ability to settle economically and your intent to stay in that province. Cutting that duplication means faster decisions for nearly 50,000 applicants...
Regulations & Permits
Immigration
Open for Input
House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources (Federal)
A parliamentary committee is studying how the Temporary Foreign Worker Program affects Canadian workers and the job market. They want to understand whether the program helps fill labour shortages or displaces Canadian workers. This is your chance to...
Why This Matters: Looking for work? This program brings in hundreds of thousands of workers each year. Some say it fills jobs Canadians won't take. Others say it keeps wages low and squeezes out local workers. Your input could shape how the program works going forward.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Immigration
Closed
Immigration (Federal)
Immigration Canada surveyed newcomers about their settlement experiences. They want to know what's working and what isn't in programs that help immigrants adjust to life in Canada. The survey targeted people who became permanent residents in 2017...
Why This Matters: New to Canada? This survey shapes the services you rely on. Language classes, job help, community connections—all could improve based on what newcomers say. Even if you weren't surveyed, the results will affect settlement programs for years to come.
Policy & Studies
Immigration