Canada is set to introduce a new permanent residency pathway by the end of 2025, aimed at strengthening its economic immigration framework and attracting skilled immigrants in key sectors. This initiative builds on the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EEMP), launched in 2018, which provides a pathway to permanent residency for skilled refugees and displaced persons.
Key Features of the New Pathway
1. Sector-specific focus: The new pathway will target sectors such as healthcare, education, and trade, where Canada faces labor shortages.
2. Talent pool expansion: The program will connect Canadian employers with skilled refugees and displaced persons, offering a new talent pool to address job vacancies.
3. Permanent residency: Successful applicants will be eligible for permanent residency in Canada.
Additional Immigration Reforms
1. New foreign labor stream: The Canadian government plans to create a new foreign labor stream and work permit for the agriculture and fish processing sector.
2. Post-graduation work permits: A new framework will be established for updating field of study requirements for post-graduation work permits.
3. Spousal work permits: Eligibility requirements for spousal work permits will be revised.
Prioritizing Temporary Residents
The Canadian government aims to prioritize temporary residents already in Canada for permanent residency admissions, with a target of at least 40% of admissions coming from this group.
What’s Next?
While details about the eligibility criteria and program structure are still awaited, the government has confirmed the December deadline. We’ll continue to track the story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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