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🇨🇦 Canada Citizenship Numbers Fall in 2025
Canadian Universities feel impact of drop in international student numbers
In this week’s issue, Canadian Universities feel impact of drop in international student numbers, French proficiency gives newcomers a clear edge in Canada’s immigration system, and work permit holders boost 2025 Canada’s permanent resident numbers
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🇨🇦 Canada Citizenship Numbers Fall in 2025
📉Citizenship Numbers Are Down
Canada granted 152,185 citizenships in the first half of 2025 – far fewer than previous years. If the pace continues, total 2025 numbers may fall well below recent averages.
❓ Why Fewer People Are Becoming Citizens
The drop isn’t just due to delays. Canada is shifting its immigration focus, slowing temporary resident intake and aiming for long-term, stable settlement through permanent residency and citizenship.
🛤️ From PR to Full Citizenship
IRCC is encouraging immigrants to make the full journey to citizenship. New tools, faster processing, and clearer requirements are all helping more permanent residents take the next step.
✅ How to Qualify for Canadian Citizenship
To apply, you must be a permanent resident, live in Canada for 3 of the last 5 years, file taxes, pass a test, and show English or French ability.
TRENDING NEWS
Speaking French gives immigration applicants a clear advantage in Canada’s system – government has increased PR targets for Francophones, introduced pilot programs, and offers extra Express Entry points for French proficiency to encourage French‑speaking newcomers, especially outside Quebec. Read more
Studying in Canada starts with knowing the full step‑by‑step process ahead of time – from choosing a Designated Learning Institution, proving language skills, gathering documents, getting a study permit, then planning for work pathways after graduation. Read more
Canada’s universities are feeling the squeeze from falling international student numbers – lower permit applications and approvals have led to course cuts, waitlists, and financial strain for institutions and students alike. Read more
Former Canadian work‑permit holders increasingly make up new permanent residents in 2025 – many are using experience gained under temporary permits to meet eligibility for PR, reflecting shifts in immigration policy and higher demand for work‑qualified newcomers. Read more
NUMBERS TO KNOW
DRAWS | CATEGORY | ANNOUNCED | ITA’S |
|---|---|---|---|
Express Entry | September 18 | 1250 | |
Express Entry | September 17 | 2500 | |
PNP | September 15 | 228 | |
MPNP | September 18 | 911 | |
NLPNP | September 12 | 353 | |
PNP | August 11 & 19 | 1052 |
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