Immigration Update
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its policy guidance regarding permanent resident travel documents (PRTD) for Canadians abroad.
Effective October 9, 2025, the updated instructions clarify that a $50 fee must accompany all PRTD applications under subsection 31(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
The PRTD enables permanent residents without valid status documents to return to Canada after meeting residency requirements. IRCC confirms no fee exemptions exist for this service, and the department lacks legal authority to waive or refund these mandatory fees.
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On October 8, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) secured an additional 1,489 nominations from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), raising its 2025 total allocation to 6,239.
This 31% increase comes as welcome news following January's initial allocation of 4,750 nominations, which represented a 50% reduction compared to 2024 levels.
Provincial officials point out that the enhanced allocation will significantly strengthen the province's capacity to address critical labour shortages and advance key economic priorities through targeted immigration initiatives.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an extension of the Federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) program through December 31, 2025, extending the initiative beyond its previous June deadline.
The department has simultaneously implemented an intake cap of 950 complete applications for the EMPP Job Offer Stream.
This strategic adjustment aims to manage application volumes while continuing to provide economic opportunities for skilled refugees and displaced individuals.
IRCC officials confirmed this update as part of the department's ongoing commitment to responsive immigration pathways.
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Employment and Social Development Canada reported significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, emphasizing its role as a last resort for employers.
Recent measures implemented in September 2024 have led to a 50% reduction in overall applications and a 70% decrease in the low-wage stream. Compliance inspections in fiscal year 2024-2025 revealed 10% non-compliance among employers, resulting in penalties doubling to $4.88 million and 36 program bans.
Notably, a record $1 million penalty was issued to a seafood sector employer in September 2025, demonstrating the government's commitment to protecting foreign workers and prioritizing Canadian employment opportunities.
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