Canada to decrease immigration targets by 21% in 2025

Canada to Decrease Immigration Targets by 21% in 2025 📉

Canada has raised the wage threshold for high-wage Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) positions by 20% effective November 8, 2024. This shift reclassifies approximately 34,000 jobs to the low-wage stream, applying stricter rules and reinforcing Canada's commitment to prioritize Canadian workers. Read more

Quebec implements new policy limiting Skilled Worker Program invitations to 25% per country from October 2024 to October 2025. This restriction aims to diversify the immigrant population and preserve Quebec’s cultural and linguistic identity, potentially impacting applicants from major source countries. Read more

Atlantic Canada universities are seeing a significant decline in international students due to a federal cap on study permits, which could lead to financial strain on universities and local economies. The cap could reduce student numbers by nearly 3,000, impacting enrollment and funding for essential services. Read more

Canada ranks among the top five countries for attracting millionaires in 2024, with an expected 3,200 high-net-worth individuals projected to immigrate this year. This trend highlights Canada’s appeal, driven by economic stability, quality of life, and supportive immigration programs like the Start-Up Visa, which draws entrepreneurial talent. Read more

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• Canada has raised the wage threshold for high-wage Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) positions by 20% effective November 8, 2024. This shift reclassifies approximately 34,000 jobs to the low-wage stream, applying stricter rules and reinforcing Canada's commitment to prioritize Canadian workers. Read more

• Quebec has implemented a new policy limiting Skilled Worker Program invitations to 25% per country from October 2024 to October 2025. This restriction aims to diversify the immigrant population and preserve Quebec’s cultural and linguistic identity, potentially impacting applicants from major source countries. Read more

• Atlantic Canada universities are seeing a significant decline in international students due to a federal cap on study permits, which could lead to financial strain on universities and local economies. The cap could reduce student numbers by nearly 3,000, impacting enrollment and funding for essential services. Read more

• Canada ranks among the top five countries for attracting millionaires in 2024, with an expected 3,200 high-net-worth individuals projected to immigrate this year. This trend highlights Canada’s appeal, driven by economic stability, quality of life, and supportive immigration programs like the Start-Up Visa, which draws entrepreneurial talent. Read more

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