Immigration Update
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Immigration Minister Lena Diab has issued a direct warning to foreign nationals considering misuse of Canada's asylum system, particularly as stricter refugee policies take hold across G7 countries.
With the U.S. halting asylum applications and Britain imposing a 20-year wait for permanent residence, concerns are mounting that Canada could see an influx of diverted claimants.
Diab emphasized that Canada's asylum framework exists to protect those in genuine need, not to serve as a workaround to immigration processes.
The minister pointed to Bill C-12, currently before Parliament, as a measure to strengthen border controls and remove ineligible applicants earlier in the process, reinforcing Canada's commitment to balancing humanitarian responsibilities with domestic capacity constraints.
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Ontario has introduced a proposal to overhaul the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), aiming to simplify the system and better respond to labour-market needs by reorganizing current pathways, including the existing Employer Job Offer streams.
The plan suggests merging these streams into clearer, more flexible job-offer pathways for both high-skilled and semi-skilled workers, with updated eligibility criteria.
The proposal also highlights a new dedicated healthcare stream, potentially allowing candidates with valid or nearly completed professional licensing to qualify even without a job offer.
Additional redesign elements include enhanced pathways for entrepreneurs and individuals with exceptional talent, intended to attract global innovators and investors.
The government expects these reforms to help fill critical shortages in priority sectors such as healthcare, construction, and technology. Public feedback will shape the final version of the redesigned OINP, which could take effect as early as 2026.
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IRCC has officially updated several immigration fees effective December 1, 2025, affecting International Experience Canada (IEC) applicants, restoration of status, and multiple inadmissibility services.
The changes include higher charges for authorizations to return to Canada, temporary resident permits, criminality and serious criminality assessments, as well as restoration of visitor, worker, and student status.
Applicants who submit online must pay the new fees immediately, while those who mailed applications before the change may still proceed, but will be asked to pay the difference.
IRCC also clarified that those who delayed paying the right of permanent residence fee must now pay the updated amount. The department reminds applicants to verify current fees before submitting to avoid delays or additional payment requests.
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Ontario's Immigration Minister David Piccini has officially announced the province will roll out new immigration pathways next year, including a specialized Talent Stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.
Speaking during the debate on Bill 30 in late November, Piccini outlined plans to target high-impact individuals, including major investors, elite culinary professionals, prominent artists, and leading researchers.
The legislation grants the province greater flexibility to establish and modify immigration streams quickly, responding to economic priorities and labour market demands.
While details remain limited, the announcement signals a strategic shift toward attracting exceptional talent that contributes significantly to Ontario's economy and cultural landscape.
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