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Future Direction of Canadian Immigration Under Prime Minister Carney
With the recent transition to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership, early signals suggest a recalibration of Canada’s
immigration priorities. Policy advisors anticipate a shift toward reinforcing economic-class immigration while rebalancing
temporary and humanitarian streams. Business immigration and employer-led pathways are expected to receive
renewed emphasis, potentially involving revised allocations or changes to Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
frameworks.
In the latest edition of our At the Corner Series, Naumaan Hameed and Howard Greenberg discuss the growing debate
around immigration’s impact on Canada’s infrastructure. While high immigration levels are essential, the conversation
now focuses on how effectively this growth is managed to ensure long-term success.
Canada is open for business and ready to capture talent as near-shoring accelerates. Corporations can leverage programs like the Global Mobility Program, Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and targeted tech and…
President Trump’s sudden $100,000 H-1B visa fee has shaken North American labour markets. Companies are urgently rethinking where they house critical operations. Near-shoring, once a slow-burn strategy, is now a…
On September 2, 2025, Ontario issued 2,643 invitations under its Employer Job Offer streams, targeting healthcare professionals, early childhood educators, and in-demand workers such as home support staff. This draw…
Starting August 21, 2025, IRCC is making big changes to medical exam requirements for immigration applicants. Express Entry candidates must now complete an upfront medical exam before applying, while in-Canada…
IRCC is now issuing “Officer Decision Notes” (ODNs) alongside refusal letters, but these often lack real insight into the officer’s reasoning. Our article explores what ODNs actually provide, why they…
Under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership, Canada is expected to refocus on economic-class immigration, with increased attention on business and employer-led pathways. Anticipated changes may include revised allocations and updates…