Canada welcomes high number of Francophone newcomers, meeting its Francophone Immigration Target in 2022 IRCC announced it has achieved its target of French speaking immigrants outside Quebec. A growing number of Canadians report that French is their first official language, but the proportion that French speaking Canadians represents dropped from 2016 (22.2%) to 2022 (21.4). In 2019, IRCC announced the goal of 4.4% of French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec by 2023 in the “Meeting our Objectives: Francophone Immigration Strategy” publication. By Julia Hornstein
Nova Scotia releases new francophone immigration action plan Nova Scotia’s plan aims to increase the number of French-speaking immigrants to support the existing francophone communities. Last week Nova Scotia launched its new francophone immigration action plan. The report, Growing Nova Scotia’s Francophone Population – An Action Plan for Success (2022-25), outlines the province’s strategy for growing the population of French speakers. By Edana Robitaille
IRCC has approved new language test for Canadian immigration The new language test is anticipated for early to mid-2023. IRCC has recently approved the designation-in-principle of a new language test for economic class immigration applicants. By Shelby Thevenot
TR to PR pathway closing November 5 Thousands of openings remain for English healthcare worker stream. The deadline to apply for the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR to PR) pathways will not be extended. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s new International Graduate stream reaches cap IRCC is no longer accepting applications for the new PR pathways for international student graduates. Canada’s new International Graduate stream for English-speakers has reached its limit of 40,000 applications. By Shelby Thevenot
New PR streams now live Here is the link for the online portal to apply to the new pathways. The six new immigration pathways for temporary residents in Canada opened today, May 6, at about 12:00 p.m. EST. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC releases application guide for 6 new immigration streams Everything you need to know about the new immigration pathways for temporary residents in Canada. Canada has released the full guide for the six new immigration streams for international graduates and essential workers. By Mohanad Moetaz
Why Canada is focusing on immigration candidates living in the country ANALYSIS: Canada depends on immigrants to support economic recovery, and the pandemic presents challenges. With international travel low and immigration targets high, Canada has been opening pathways for domestic immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. By Mohanad Moetaz
FAQ: New PR streams for essential workers, international student graduates in Canada Here is what we know so far about the new PR streams launching May 6. As part of an initiative to meet immigration targets amid travel restrictions, Canada is launching six new limited-time immigration programs to essential workers and international student graduates who are working in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
