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Canada's 2027–2029 Immigration Plan: 380,000 Spots a Year
Plus Express Entry's new 150-point boost now live, new 60-day refugee rules, and this week's provincial draws.
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In this week’s issue, Canada’s Express Entry overhaul goes live with up to 150 extra CRS points, new asylum rules set a 60-day filing deadline, and work-permit holders can now take short programs without a study permit.
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🇨🇦 Canada’s 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan: 380,000 PR Spots a Year  Canada has confirmed its 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan in Budget 2026, holding the permanent-resident target at 380,000 a year and new temporary arrivals at 370,000. The headline is stability — but the mix is shifting, with federal high-skilled admissions trimmed and the provinces and Atlantic region gaining ground. 🎯 The targets 🔀 New and expanded pathways 📉 What it means for Express Entry |
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TRENDING NEWS Canada’s Express Entry overhaul is now live as of November 3, adding a Labour Market Integration factor worth up to 150 CRS points for eligible Canadian work experience (140 with a partner), or up to 100 points for a qualifying high-wage job offer — whichever is higher. IRCC has also dropped the LMIA requirement for assessing those offers. Read more New asylum rules under Bill C-12 took effect November 3, giving eligible refugee claimants 60 days to file a complete application and supporting documents, with one 30-day extension on request. Inland claimants now register online first, then attend an in-person appointment. The changes mainly affect people claiming protection from inside Canada. Read more Work-permit holders can now study without a study permit for programs of six months or less, under a temporary public policy running to December 31, 2027. Longer programs still require a study permit, and a short course on its own does not add Express Entry points or create permanent-residence eligibility. Read more Quebec has renamed its immigration ministry — MIFI is now MII — as a new government signals cuts ahead, with Catherine Gentilcore appointed minister on October 21. The Parti Québécois has floated lowering annual permanent admissions to about 35,000 from 45,000 — a proposal, not yet law, so current Quebec programs still stand. Read more |
How to Avoid Costly Refusals When Immigrating to Canada  🇨🇦 Navigating Canadian immigration alone can double your risk of refusal, according to IRCC’s own findings. Many applicants miss critical details or misunderstand complex rules, leading to expensive mistakes. Here’s why you shouldn’t go it alone:
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📊 Numbers to Know — Provincial Draws
No federal Express Entry round ran this week — rounds are paused during the November 3 CRS transition. Provincial programs use their own scoring; “n/p” = not published. |
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