Poll shows more people than ever want to immigrate to Canada Latest data released by Gallup shows Canada is the preferred destination for millions of potential newcomers. For the first time, Canada has polled as the second most popular destination for potential newcomers after the United States in the most recent poll by Gallup, a global analytics and advice firm. This is the first time Gallup has released data on this topic since 2018. The poll says that in 2021, 900 million […] By Edana Robitaille
Internal IRCC audit recommends the creation of clear guidelines for Pilot Programs Audit says there are no guiding principles for the creation, monitoring or analysis of pilot programs. An internal memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on July 18, 2022, recommends the implementation of clear guidelines for the establishment of pilot programs following an internal audit conducted last March by the Internal Audit and Accountability Branch of IRCC. By Edana Robitaille
The top immigration developments of 2022 A rundown of the most impactful changes to Canadian immigration in 2022—and what it can tell us about 2023. Canada’s immigration system saw many key developments in 2022, as the country dealt with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Three immigration milestones that Canada experienced in 2022 In 2022, Canada had its fair share of milestone moments in the immigration space. We recap three of the biggest moments in Canadian immigration this year. Canadian immigration continued to play an integral role in uplifting the national labour force and economy this year. By Vimal Sivakumar
2023: A preview of Canadian immigration An overview of what we can expect to see in the immigration space over the next year. The most recent census revealed that immigrants now make up their largest-ever share of Canada’s total population (23%), beating a record that had previously been set 100 years ago. By Vimal Sivakumar
IRCC expanding Economic Mobility Pilot Program to include 2000 skilled refugees The EMPP was designed to help skilled refugees immigrate to Canada through existing economic programs. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will be providing funding through the Economic Mobility Pilot Program (EMPP) to several partner organizations. By Edana Robitaille
Quebec releases its immigration plan for 2023 Overall admissions remain the same as 2022 with little change throughout all categories. The Quebec Immigration Plan for 2023, released on December 8, shows that the province could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2023. This target is precisely the same as the immigration plan for 2022. By Edana Robitaille
Five Canadian cities among the top 100 best cities to live in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, and Ottawa all made the list due to large immigrant populations. Toronto has taken 24th place on the list of the 100 best cities to live in the world according to Resonance Consultancy, a British Columbia based marketing consultancy that specializes in branding and marketing for the world’s cities, districts, developments, and destinations. By Edana Robitaille
Annual immigration report highlights IRCC’s pandemic recovery effort The report summarizes the measures taken to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on Canadian immigration and the efforts made to bolster the labour force. The government of Canada has released its Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration for 2022. By Edana Robitaille
