
As we move into 2025, Canada’s immigration landscape continues to evolve in response to shifting domestic priorities, global events, economic and labour market needs, and developments in technology. In anticipation of these changes, our team has put together a list of ten Canadian immigration developments likely to emerge in 2025.
On May 7th, 2024, IRCC announced a new temporary public policy for Hong Kong residents who are currently present in Canada and have applied for Canadian Permanent Residence, enabling eligible Hong Kong residents to apply for an Open Work Permit.
IRCC has announced that beginning May 21th, 2024, the government will, through a randomized process, select potential sponsors who submitted their interest to sponsor form in 2020 to apply for the 2024 round of applications.
Canada has introduced temporary immigration measures to assist those affected by the crises in Gaza and Sudan.
Seven of the key changes witnessed in Canadian immigration throughout the course of 2023.
A new Canadian humanitarian permanent residence pathway for migrants from Colombia, Haiti and Venezuela is now open.
In wake of the September 8, 2023 earthquake, Canada announced special immigration measures to support Moroccan nationals that are in Canada.
The Government of Canada announced a new temporary public policy for Ukrainian nationals with family in Canada to apply for Permanent Residence.