Canada is continuously working to strengthen its immigration system, and here are some trends that can assist candidates in becoming PR.

In 2024, Canada aims to welcome 485,000 new permanent residents, followed by 500,000 in 2025 and 500,000 in 2026.

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The Canadian Experience Class is part of the Express Entry system and is open to foreign workers and graduates in Canada.

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Skilled workers often choose the Express Entry system pathway to immigrate to Canada as skilled workers.

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Candidates in the Express Entry system are selected based on age, education, work experience, and language test results.

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PNP allows participating provinces and territories to nominate eligible economic immigration candidates for Canadian permanent residence.

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Global Talent Stream: Canada emphasizes attracting international talent through initiatives like the Global Talent Stream.

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It helps Canadian employers in high-demand sectors, such as technology and healthcare, to hire skilled foreign workers.

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In Canada, family reunification is a popular program for sponsoring spouses, partners, children, parents and grandparents.

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Canada welcomes refugees through various programs, including government-assisted and privately sponsored refugees.

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Canada's rural and northern regions offer PR pathways to skilled workers through the rural and northern immigration pilot program.

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