IRCC is going to offer more permanent residence pathways to foreign nationals who already are in Canada. International students, foreign workers and asylum seekers who are in Canada in permanent residence options.
Following the announcement that Canada would welcome over 4,00,000 immigrants per year over the period from 2021-2023.
Why is Canada bringing this change?
The Immigration minister said that its significant for Canada to accelerate pathways for permanent residence specially for the international students, temporary foreign workers and the refugees. This is important to alleviate the economic challenges Canada faces due to the low immigration levels due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The decline in Canada’s immigration levels has slowed population, labour force, and economic growth.
Both permanent and temporary residents have dropped significantly this year. After a net increase of more than 190,000 temporary residents in 2019, the first half of 2020 has seen that number decrease to 18,221. Permanent resident numbers are down 60 per cent year-over-year according to government data from August.
Canada set to fall short of 2020 immigration target
Based on its current pace, Canada is set to welcome only 200,000 or so permanent residents this year, which is much less than the 341,000 it targeted prior to the coronavirus pandemic. This has already slowed Canada’s total population growth, which was just 0.1 per cent in the second quarter of 2020. Canada’s population usually grows by over one per cent per year.
Mendicino told Bloomberg that making temporary residents permanent will address Canada’s short-term needs to respond to coronavirus. He also said it will help address Canada’s long-term demographic challenges, which include an aging population and low birth rate. These two factors mean that more gaps will be created in the labour market as the older population retires. With a low natural growth rate, Canada will need immigrants in order to sustain the population and ensure that open positions in the labour force are filled.
The government will look at the foreign talent that is already in Canada in order to find the asylum seekers, students, and workers who have the skills that align with essential services in the economy, Mendicino told Bloomberg.
He also said that students from other countries are “particularly attractive” as potential counter forces to the effects of an aging population. Because of this, the government is making it easier for them to work in Canada.
For example, Canada is allowing online study at a Canadian designated learning institution between May 2020 and April 2021 to count towards future Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility. The PGWP is coveted among international students because it enables them to gain the Canadian work experience they often need to be eligible for a range of economic class immigration programs. These programs include Express Entry’s Canadian Experience Class, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and Quebec Experience Program.
Canada has also recently opened up its borders to students who are enrolled in classes at post-secondaries that have coronavirus readiness plans.
The benefits of Canadian experience
There are two major benefits to offering more PR pathways to existing students, foreign workers, and asylum seekers in Canada. In the short run, this will offset the temporary decline in immigration caused by the pandemic, which will support economic growth. In the long run, it will benefit Canada because immigrants with Canadian experience tend to have strong labour market outcomes.
The combination of having Canadian education, work experience, social and professional networks, and fluency in English and/or French results in quicker labour market integration and high wages in the long term.
This has been shown in numerous studies conducted by Statistics Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and other researchers. As a result, selection criteria used by IRCC, provinces and territories under the PNP, and by Quebec give preference to candidates with Canadian work and study experience.
What could changes look like?
The minister did not hint at what the changes may entail, but his options may include one or more of the following:
modifying eligibility criteria for federal programs (e.g., reducing the work experience requirement for the Canadian Experience Class)
extending the length of temporary work permit durations to give candidates more time to gain the Canadian work experience they need to be eligible to apply for an immigration program such as the Canadian Experience Class.
The minister and IRCC have not provided any other indications on what reforms they have in mind, so stakeholders will need to await official word from the federal government.
IRCC is going to offer more permanent residence pathways to foreign nationals who already are in Canada. International students, foreign workers and asylum seekers who are in Canada in permanent residence options.
Following the announcement that Canada would welcome over 4,00,000 immigrants per year over the period from 2021-2023.
Why is Canada bringing this change?
The Immigration minister said that its significant for Canada to accelerate pathways for permanent residence specially for the international students, temporary foreign workers and the refugees. This is important to alleviate the economic challenges Canada faces due to the low immigration levels due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The decline in Canada’s immigration levels has slowed population, labour force, and economic growth.
Both permanent and temporary residents have dropped significantly this year. After a net increase of more than 190,000 temporary residents in 2019, the first half of 2020 has seen that number decrease to 18,221. Permanent resident numbers are down 60 per cent year-over-year according to government data from August.
Canada set to fall short of 2020 immigration target
Based on its current pace, Canada is set to welcome only 200,000 or so permanent residents this year, which is much less than the 341,000 it targeted prior to the coronavirus pandemic. This has already slowed Canada’s total population growth, which was just 0.1 per cent in the second quarter of 2020. Canada’s population usually grows by over one per cent per year.
Mendicino told Bloomberg that making temporary residents permanent will address Canada’s short-term needs to respond to coronavirus. He also said it will help address Canada’s long-term demographic challenges, which include an aging population and low birth rate. These two factors mean that more gaps will be created in the labour market as the older population retires. With a low natural growth rate, Canada will need immigrants in order to sustain the population and ensure that open positions in the labour force are filled.
The government will look at the foreign talent that is already in Canada in order to find the asylum seekers, students, and workers who have the skills that align with essential services in the economy, Mendicino told Bloomberg.
He also said that students from other countries are “particularly attractive” as potential counter forces to the effects of an aging population. Because of this, the government is making it easier for them to work in Canada.
For example, Canada is allowing online study at a Canadian designated learning institution between May 2020 and April 2021 to count towards future Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility. The PGWP is coveted among international students because it enables them to gain the Canadian work experience they often need to be eligible for a range of economic class immigration programs. These programs include Express Entry’s Canadian Experience Class, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and Quebec Experience Program.
Canada has also recently opened up its borders to students who are enrolled in classes at post-secondaries that have coronavirus readiness plans.
The benefits of Canadian experience
There are two major benefits to offering more PR pathways to existing students, foreign workers, and asylum seekers in Canada. In the short run, this will offset the temporary decline in immigration caused by the pandemic, which will support economic growth. In the long run, it will benefit Canada because immigrants with Canadian experience tend to have strong labour market outcomes.
The combination of having Canadian education, work experience, social and professional networks, and fluency in English and/or French results in quicker labour market integration and high wages in the long term.
This has been shown in numerous studies conducted by Statistics Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and other researchers. As a result, selection criteria used by IRCC, provinces and territories under the PNP, and by Quebec give preference to candidates with Canadian work and study experience.
What could changes look like?
The minister did not hint at what the changes may entail, but his options may include one or more of the following:
modifying eligibility criteria for federal programs (e.g., reducing the work experience requirement for the Canadian Experience Class)
extending the length of temporary work permit durations to give candidates more time to gain the Canadian work experience they need to be eligible to apply for an immigration program such as the Canadian Experience Class.
The minister and IRCC have not provided any other indications on what reforms they have in mind, so stakeholders will need to await official word from the federal government.
We are immigration experts based in Brampton (Greater Toronto Area), Ontario and specialize in all immigration categories. We will get you the best service.
Hello, am Irene Nawaguma a teacher by profession from Uganda a country in East Africa. I have had a dream of working in canada for many years. Could you please help me get the procedure to achieving my dream?
Introduction In a shocking case that rocked the international student community in Canada, the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid charges against Brijesh Mishra for his involvement in defrauding 700 international students from India. This elaborate scam left many innocent students in dire straits, jeopardizing their dreams of studying and building a future in […]
In a recent press release, the Honorable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), provided an update on the distressing situation faced by approximately 700 international students from India who were unknowingly embroiled in a fraudulent scheme. The government’s response focuses on ensuring justice for the victims while upholding the integrity of Canada’s […]
Canada – In a groundbreaking announcement today, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, revealed that Canada is implementing visa-free travel for passport holders from 13 countries. This exciting development marks a significant milestone in Canada’s commitment to fostering global connectivity and promoting international relations. Starting from [Effective Date], citizens of the following countries […]
Introduction: In its latest move, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued its Express Entry draws, issuing invitations to candidates who meet specific criteria. This draw, held at the beginning of March, saw 2,850 candidates being invited to apply for permanent residency. The Draw Details: The draw was a general round of invitations, with […]
Niagara college has contacted over 400 students that had offer letters for January 2019 and advised them to undergo a second English test or they will lose the offer. This was done due to the inconsistencies found at that college for students that belonged to the same area in India. Niagara College found that the […]
The Government is launching 2 new 5 year caregiver immigration pilot programs. This will replace programs that are ineffective or are expiring. The good news is that the new pilot programs will allow caregivers to come to Canada with their family. This program is designed so that the caregiver is easily able to get their […]
4 comments on “Is Canada planning to offer more immigration pathways to temporary residents?”
I would like to immigrate Canada.that’s why instruct me how to immigrate
Please fill this assessment form, from a Laptop or Desktop and upload your resume too so that we can check your eligibility.
https://cadimmigration.com/initial-assessment/
Hello, am Irene Nawaguma a teacher by profession from Uganda a country in East Africa. I have had a dream of working in canada for many years. Could you please help me get the procedure to achieving my dream?
Please fill this assessment form, from a Laptop or Desktop and upload your resume too so that we can check your eligibility.
https://cadimmigration.com/initial-assessment/