Canada is set to launch a new permanent residency (PR) route in 2025, aimed at skilled refugees and displaced individuals, building on the success of the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The government also reaffirmed priority for PR through Express Entry for:
Healthcare workers
Tradespeople
Education workers
French speakers
Other key updates:
Faster family sponsorship processing
New work permits for agriculture and fish processing
Revisions coming to PGWP and spousal work permit rules
Focus on granting PR to temporary residents already in Canada (target: 40%)
📈 India remains the top source of temporary residents, making up nearly 46% of approvals in early 2025.
👉 A big boost for skilled workers, students, and families looking to build a future in Canada!