Carney said his government would return immigration to "sustainable levels" by capping temporary workers and international students at 5 per cent of the total population by 2028
The education-specific draw, conducted under the Express Entry system which manages skilled immigration applications, is the first of its kind
Canada permanent residency applications for Indians, like the Experience Class and Skilled Worker Programme, are now processed in 5-6 months
The Canadian elections were closely watched not just within Canada, but by large Indian communities both in the country and abroad
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in this draw, held on April 28, 2025, was 727
"If Mark Carney wins the election, Indians aspiring to immigrate to Canada would find it easier to do so", says an expert
Both the Liberal and Conservative parties have released their 2025 platforms, laying out where they stand on permanent residency, foreign workers, international students, and border enforcement
The delays stem from both stricter immigration rules and growing political pressure to reduce the number of temporary residents
With a Canada federal election on the horizon and a growing housing crisis, the construction sector has become a clear priority
The latest draw was limited to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates
There are so many people that have been deported since Donald Trump has been in office, you know they're just scared, according to a Montreal-based group that assists undocumented migrants
In October 2024, the Canadian government slashed the annual target for provincial landings from 110,000 to 55,000
Countries including the UK, Germany and France have already issued similar warnings to their citizens
With inflation rising, wages stuck, and personal savings running dry, many are feeling more financially stretched than ever
Canada's wage hike applies to those working in federally regulated private sectors, including banks, postal and courier services, etc
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) rejected 2,359,157 temporary resident applications in 2024
March 2025 is the third consecutive month the backlog has stayed below 1 million, according to IRCC data
From March 25, candidates will no longer earn extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for valid job offers
A recent Reddit post titled "I Regret Moving to Canada" has gone viral
If you're looking to become a Canadian citizen or want a temporary visa, here's what the latest IRCC data shows