Immigration Update
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New data from Statistics Canada reveals that the median entry wage for immigrants arriving in Canada fell by 10.6% in 2023, marking the steepest decline since 1991.
Despite this drop, newcomers' earnings one year after admission remained above pre-pandemic figures. The decrease coincided with a 1.1% rise in overall Canadian wages and appears linked to shifts in admission categories, particularly a reduction in Canadian Experience Class principal applicants—who typically command higher wages—from pandemic-era peaks.
The 2024 Longitudinal Immigration Database shows wage variations across admission categories, with economic principal applicants earning $51,500 while refugees averaged $25,900. Pre-admission Canadian work experience continued to correlate with higher entry wages.
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A recent study by the Canadian Council for Refugees highlights significant delays in processing refugee applications from Africa, with wait times averaging 42 months for government-sponsored cases, nearly double those from other regions.
The report attributes these disparities to insufficient staffing at African visa offices, calling it evidence of systemic inequity within Canada's immigration system. Despite a 2023 Auditor General report flagging these issues, African applicants continue to experience substantially longer processing periods.
Council president Asma Faizi emphasized that regions with higher demand should receive proportional resources to prevent such delays and ensure fair treatment across all applicant groups.
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President Trump's decision to halt asylum claims has intensified calls for Canada to suspend the Safe Third Country Agreement, with legal experts warning the pact may no longer be valid.
Immigration lawyers argue the U.S. has abandoned its obligation under the UN Refugee Convention, eliminating the agreement's foundation.
While some specialists caution that suspension could trigger an influx of asylum seekers—potentially millions currently in the U.S.—others insist Canada faces a moral and legal duty to act.
The Federal Government now confronts a difficult choice: suspend the agreement, expand exemptions, or maintain the status quo amid mounting pressure on immigration infrastructure.
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Manitoba has announced the approaching deadline for its temporary public policy supporting work permit extensions for Provincial Nominee Program candidates.
Eligible applicants have until December 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST to submit their Support Letter applications through the online portal. After this date, the submission form will close, and no new applications will be accepted.
The Federal Government will continue processing applications received under this policy until December 31, 2025.
This initiative was designed to assist prospective PNP candidates whose work permits expired in 2024 or 2025, providing them with the opportunity to extend their authorization to work in Manitoba while pursuing permanent residency.
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