Official policy notices, updates, and announcements from IRCC.
Canada's immigration ministry has unveiled an ambitious new multi-year plan, raising permanent resident admission targets significantly above previous projections, with priority lanes for healthcare, skilled trades, and francophone applicants outside Quebec.
In a service standard update, IRCC has committed to processing 80% of spousal OWP applications within 28 days, down from the previous 14-week target.
ESDC has confirmed a 40% increase in on-site employer inspections for LMIA-based permits. Non-compliant employers face 2-year bans and public listing.