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Immigration has been affected in many countries in recent times and Canada is one of the countries that is trying to take measures to manage the influx of temporary residents.
“In response to the labor shortage and pandemic shocks, the federal government took steps to meet the immediate needs of businesses and support our economic recovery. Since then, Canada’s economy has evolved, and we must continue to adapt our immigration system to respond to new pressures, including labor market softening,” the official website mentions.
According to recent changes, Canada has changed the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program to better align with immigration goals and labor market needs. The proposed changes will be implemented from November 1, 2024.
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For individuals seeking PGWP on or after November 1, 2024, they must be proficient in one of the official languages of Canada i.e. English or French. “As part of the changes to the PGWP program, all applicants will be required to demonstrate minimum language proficiency in French or English. This will enhance their ability to transition to permanent residence and adapt to changing economic conditions. “Anyone applying for a post-graduation work permit on or after November 1, 2024 will be required to have the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 for university graduates and CLB 5 for college graduates,” reads the official website. But it has been said in a post.
The official website also mentions that graduates from programs at public colleges will remain eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for up to three years if they graduate from a field of study involving occupations with a long-term shortage.
The Canadian government announced a reduction in the number of temporary residents by 2026 – from 6.5% to 5% of Canada’s total population.
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“The reality is that not everyone who wants to come to Canada will be able to—just like not everyone who wants to stay in Canada will be able to. We are taking action to strengthen our temporary residence programs and introduce a more comprehensive immigration plan to meet the demands of today’s changing landscape. Our immigration system must maintain its integrity, and be well-managed and sustainable. And as we look ahead, we will do everything we can to achieve that goal and prepare newcomers for success,” said Mark Miller, Secretary of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
Here are other immigration changes brought by the Government of Canada:
- Reduction of the entry cap on international student study permits for 2025 based on a 10% reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new study permits issued, and then freezing the entry cap for 2026 so that the number of study permits issued Remain same as 2025. For 2025, this means reducing study permits issued to 437,000.
- Limiting work permit eligibility for spouses of master’s degree students to only those whose program is at least 16 months in length.
- Limiting work permit eligibility under Canada’s work permit programs (TFWP and IMP) to spouses of foreign workers in management or professional occupations or in labor shortage sectors.
Changes in asylum claims, according to the official website.
- Implementing partial visa requirements for Mexican citizens
- Improve claims processing
- Reviewing Visa Decisions
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