Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its annual stakeholder consultations for the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan, running from July 21 to August 17, 2025.
Building on last year's expanded approach, the government aims to reduce the non-permanent resident population to below 5% of Canada's population by 2027, stabilize permanent resident admissions under 1% annually, and increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec to 12% by 2029.
Stakeholders and the public are invited to provide feedback through an online survey to help shape Canada's immigration strategy that balances economic needs with sustainable growth.
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July 22, 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant revisions to the guidelines governing foreign nationals in transportation occupations, particularly those in the marine sector.
The July 18, 2025, update provides essential clarification on when work permits are required under paragraph 186(s) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
The comprehensive revision includes detailed examples that differentiate between situations requiring permits and those exempt under the International Mobility Program. Additionally, Operational Bulletin 649 has been incorporated into program delivery instructions for Seaspan above-deck retrofit workers.
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July 21, 2025
Quebec's Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) announced on July 18, 2025, that it has reached its maximum capacity for family reunification applications for parents, grandparents, and certain other family members for the period spanning June 26, 2024, to June 25, 2026.
The ministry will not accept new applications for these categories until after June 25, 2026.
Applications received after reaching this threshold will be returned unprocessed, with the fees refunded. MIFI continues to accept applications for minor dependent children and adult dependent children with physical or mental conditions.
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July 21, 2025
Canada's once-admired immigration system has descended into crisis, with the federal government acknowledging up to 500,000 undocumented residents nationwide.
The system's failures include admitting 17,000 individuals with criminal convictions while qualified applicants remain in limbo.
As Prime Minister Carney takes office, he faces mounting pressure to restore credibility by implementing stricter criminal vetting, linking study permits to accredited programs, aligning intake with infrastructure capacity, and publishing transparent audits.
This reform represents the new government's first significant test of prioritizing results over optics in a nation where public support for immigration hinges on fairness and transparency.
#canadian_immigra The Canadian immigration crisis has brought to light various challenges faced by both undocumented residents and policymakers. The urgent need for comprehensive immigration reforms has garnered attention from prominent figures such as Carney, emphasizing the importance of criminal vetting processes. Furthermore, the complexities surrounding study permits and fostering public trust remain key focal points amidst this pressing issue. tion_crisis, #undocumented_residents, #immigration_reforms, #carney, #criminal_vetting, #study_permits, #public_trust
July 21, 2025
