Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has now initiated public consultations for determining the 2024 annual immigration levels plan. This inclusive process invites Canadian citizens, stakeholders, and immigration experts to provide feedback on the upcoming multi-year Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027. This strategic plan will outline the projected number of new permanent residents admitted to Canada each year. Notably, this year’s consultations will, for the first time, also consider targets for new temporary residents entering Canada, thereby broadening the scope of immigration planning.
Why are consultations on Immigration Levels held?
The primary goal of the IRCC’s consultations is to gather public input on setting new targets for 2027 and evaluating whether the permanent resident admission targets for 2025 and 2026 need adjustments. Several critical factors are taken into account when establishing these annual immigration levels:
● Objectives of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA): Ensuring that immigration policies align with the legislative framework designed to balance economic, social, and humanitarian goals.
● International commitments: Upholding Canada’s international obligations concerning refugees and providing assistance to those in need.
● Government policies and priorities: Reflecting the current government’s policy direction and priorities, including economic growth and demographic needs.
● Processing efficiency: Evaluating the capacity of IRCC and associated departments to process applications efficiently and promptly.
● Economic and regional requirements: Addressing specific economic and regional needs across Canada, considering the demands of various industries amidst growing inflation and labor market challenges.
● Resource availability for newcomers: Assessing the ability to provide necessary resources such as settlement services, affordable housing, public infrastructure, and healthcare services to facilitate newcomers’ integration and settlement.
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