Immigration Update
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Canadian economists are questioning business narratives around labour shortages following recent restrictions to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
Katherine Scott from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives argues that many employers, particularly large corporations like McDonald's and Tim Hortons, have relied on temporary foreign workers rather than improving wages and working conditions.
While some rural businesses genuinely struggle to find staff, critics point to the food service sector's 4,000% increase in foreign workers between 2016 and 2023 as evidence of dependency rather than necessity.
Both employer groups and migrant advocates agree on one point: workers need clearer pathways to permanent residency.
#temporary_foreign_workers, #labour_market, #worker_rights, #labour_shortage, #permanent_residency, #migrant_workers
The Carney administration has come under scrutiny for withholding critical immigration statistics since May, with the most recent data only covering until March.
After Conservative Immigration Critic Michelle Rempel-Garner publicly challenged this lack of transparency, government officials claimed the delay is part of efforts to improve data presentation.
Critics argue this represents a concerning pattern following significant immigration policy changes, including the 2022 expansion of the Temporary Foreign Workers program and increased permanent residency targets reaching 500,000 for 2025.
Officials maintain that data remains available upon request, but opposition voices fear this signals a shift toward presenting "heavily edited information" rather than raw statistics.
#canadian_immigration_policy, #government_transparency, #carney_administration, #immigration_data, #temporary_foreign_workers
A comprehensive analysis identifies Toronto as hosting nearly 50% of Canada's undocumented immigrants, with an estimated 250,000-300,000 individuals residing without legal status.
According to recent data, Canada's total undocumented population exceeds 600,000 nationwide, with major urban centers serving as primary settlement hubs.
The study, which examined immigrant proportions in Census Metropolitan Areas alongside sanctuary policies and community services, reveals that Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal lead the country in undocumented residents.
While these individuals contribute significantly to essential sectors like construction, hospitality, and caregiving, they face considerable challenges, including limited healthcare access, employment exploitation, and deportation risks.
#undocumented_immigrants, #urban_demographics, #migrant_workers, #immigration_statistics
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its annual consultation for the 2026 Express Entry program, signalling a significant expansion with three potential new categories.
While maintaining the current six categories, including French-language proficiency, healthcare, and education, IRCC plans to introduce Leadership and Senior Management, Researchers and Scientists, and Highly Skilled Military Recruits categories.
This strategic expansion aims to enhance Canada's competitiveness in attracting global talent while addressing specific economic and innovation needs.
The consultation, running until September 3, 2025, will gather stakeholder feedback before finalizing the 2026 selection criteria.
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