Launching the Atlantic Immigration Program to drive economic growth and attract skilled workers
March 4, 2022—Ottawa – Immigration is vital to the future of communities across the country, and nowhere more so than in Atlantic Canada. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot welcomed over 12,700 newcomers across the region, strengthening our communities and helping...
Canada welcomes historic number of newcomers in 2022
Government reaches target of 431,645 new permanent residents January 3, 2023—Ottawa—Canada has experienced one of the fastest recoveries from the pandemic, thanks in large part to our approach to immigration. Newcomers enrich our communities, and contribute to our...
IRCC approves Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration applications
By the end of 2023, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) will be one of the acceptance tests for Canadian immigration applications. Candidates will have three choices which are the IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE. Depending on personal...
Canada to welcome 500,000 new immigrants in 2025
The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome over the next three years. Canada has just released its Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025. Canada will aim to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023. The target will rise...
Transitioning to online applications for permanent residence
As part of efforts to modernize Canada’s immigration system and improve client service, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is transitioning to 100% online applications for most permanent immigration programs. Since March 31, 2021, some clients have...
A stronger immigration system that better serves newcomers
continues to be a destination of choice for people looking for a new place to work, study, and build their lives.