🇨🇦 Canada On Target To Exceed PR Target In 2025

🇨🇦 Canada On Target To Exceed PR Target In 2025

🗓️ Delayed Data Sparks Concern

IRCC released Canada’s mid-year 2025 immigration data months late, triggering criticism over transparency. Some accused the government of hiding declining numbers.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Permanent Resident Target Still in Reach

Despite a drop to 207,650 permanent residents in the first half of 2025, Canada is still on track to exceed its yearly target of 395,000.

💼 Work Permits and 📚 Study Permits Fall

IMP work permits dropped to 302,280, down from over 410,000 last year. Study permits fell even more sharply, from 245,000 to 149,860, due to new restrictions.

🕵️ Transparency in Question

Critics say the delay in releasing this data blocked important discussions. Officials blame technical changes, but public trust has taken a hit.

TRENDING NEWS

An Express Entry “Leadership” category for senior managers is being proposed to fill a longstanding gap—older executives with decades of expertise often miss out due to age penalties in the CRS. This new pathway would recognize leadership impact directly, offering roles in government, tech, health, and construction with salaries up to $200,000 and bypassing entrepreneur-focused routes. Read more

Young Canadians are the most supportive of immigration, with nearly half of 18–34‑year‑olds viewing newcomers positively – even as broader public sentiment shifts amid cuts to immigration levels. Read more

Express Entry draws are increasingly favouring healthcare professionals, with category-based invitations for doctors, nurses, and technologists – often at lower CRS thresholds than general draws. Read more

Canada’s Global Talent Stream is thriving in 2025, offering fast two‑week work permit processing across Category A (innovation referrals) and B (in-demand tech roles) – with statutory wage thresholds up to $150,000. Read more

NUMBERS TO KNOW

NEWCOMER FRIENDLY JOB LISTINGS

• Business Systems Analyst, North York, ON

• Management Consulting Service Manager, Ottawa ON

• (IT) Project Manager, Courtice, ON

• Automotive Body Shop Supervisor, Edmonton, AB

• Operations Manager - Administrative Services, Toronto, ON

• Truck Driver, Flatbed, Wildcat, AB

• Carpenter, Victoria, BC

• Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.), Richmond Hill, ON

• Early Childhood Educator (ECE) assistant, Surrey, BC

• Automotive Body Shop Supervisor, Edmonton AB
  

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