Quebec will not increase the immigration levels

Despite business appeals for increased immigration, Quebec will maintain its 50,000 levels for 2024 and 2025.

In addition, Premier Francois Legault announced new rules, including a French test for some Temporary Foreign Workers to renew their work permits.

He emphasized the importance of French for long-term immigration.

Lower immigration levels are maintained despite labour shortages, a falling birth rate, and an aging population, as Legault cites difficulties integrating higher numbers.

The government believes an influx of non-French-speaking immigrants is causing a language decline.

#Quebec, #Legault, #labour_shortages, #immigration_levels, #temporary_foreign_workers, #foreign_workers, #Francophone_immigration

https://globalnews.ca/news/9244823/quebec-immigration-legault-federal-levels/

November 8, 2023

Saskatchewan expands the SINP to include 279 new jobs

On November 1, 2023, the Government of Saskatchewan announced broadening the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to bolster worker retention. The expansion now allows certain work permit holders in intermediate and lower-skilled occupations to apply for permanent residency under the Existing Work Permit stream. This change opens up PR opportunities for internationally trained workers in these sectors who meet the program's criteria, including language requirements and a full-time job offer. Previously, only high-skilled and designated trade workers were eligible for this program. Now, an additional 279 occupations, such as farm labourers, truck drivers, retail sales, nurse aides, and equipment operators, can apply. To qualify for the expanded stream, applicants must hold an eligible work permit, a Labor Market Impact Assessment-Supported Work Permit, a Francophone mobility work permit, or a CUAET visa for recently arrived Ukrainians. #Saskatchewan, #SINP, #Immigration_to_Canada, #Ukrainian_immigrants, #CUAET, #work_permits, #work_in_Canada, #PR https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/saskatchewan-makes-279-more-jobs-eligible-for-immigrant-nominee-program/ar-AA1jeyM5 https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/sask-expands-immigrant-nominee-program-to-fill-lower-skilled-jobs-1.6627418  

November 3, 2023

Canada updated the Atlantic Immigration Program

On November 02, 2023, the Government of Canada published new updates for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) to make it more accessible and beneficial for potential immigrants.

One of the significant changes includes the removal of the previous 90-day commitment required to apply for permanent residence.

This change provides more flexibility for applicants and can reduce the pressure associated with the immigration process.

Another critical update is that the duration of the work permit is now extended to two years, which provides a longer timeframe for immigrants to establish themselves in the Atlantic provinces.

Furthermore, the Government updated the guidance to the NOC 2021 language, ensuring it is up-to-date and relevant for future immigrants.

#AIP, #Atlantic_Immigration, #PR, #Immigration_to_Canada

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/newcomers.html?utm_campaign=ircc-ircc-newcomer-services-23-24&utm_medium=sem&utm_source=bing&utm_content=ad-text-en&utm_term=programs%20for%20immigrants%20in%20canada&adv=2324-489300&id_campaign=698169112&id_source=1252345052384505&id_content=78271692588489&gclid=67c3064074da18fad1bb63049dae7294&gclsrc=3p.ds&

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2023-aip.html

November 3, 2023

IRCC announced the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan

On November 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released Canada’s 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan.

The new plan aims to welcome 485,000 newcomers in 2024 and 500,000 in 2025 and 2026. According to the new plan, the Government plans to focus on economic growth, family reunification, and humanitarian responses to immigration, also increasing French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec to 8% by 2026.

The 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan will focus on filling labour gaps in sectors like health, STEM, trades, transportation, and agriculture, supporting a green, digital economy, offering protection to those in need and ensuring newcomers receive necessary support like housing and healthcare.

#Immigration_Levels_Plan_2024_2026, #IRCC, #newcomers, #PR

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-to-level-out-number-of-new-permanent-residents-in-canada-in-2026-1.6626921

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-federal-immigration-plan-includes-path-to-permanent-residence-in-small/

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/11/japa-canada-releases-three-year-immigration-levels-plan-skilled-workers-caregivers/

November 2, 2023