Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Announcements

RRLIP is sharing the following announcements from IRCC:

• Canada takes action to support housing with new immigration measures: On March 7, 2025, the Honourable Marc Miller, former Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the government’s intent to introduce a number of new measures to support Canada’s construction industry. These measures are within the scope of the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan. They include the convening of a tripartite advisory council to assess needs in the industry and advise on new pathways to bring in the skilled workers we need, a regularization pathway for out-of-status construction workers, and support for foreign apprentices. For more information please visit
  
  
• Canada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortages: On February 27, 2027, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new education category, to align the selection of federal economic immigrants with Canada’s long-term labour shortages.For 2025, the focus of the federal economic class draws will be to invite candidates with experience working in Canada (Canadian Experience Class) to apply for permanent residence. For more information visit
  
  
• Canada extends some temporary measures for Ukrainians: On February 27, 2025 IRCC announced that Ukrainians and their family members who arrived in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) on or before March 31, 2024, will now have until March 31, 2026, to apply for a new open work permit valid for up to three years, renew an existing work permit, or apply for a new study permit, subject to standard fees. Those who wish to renew their status as a visitor or student can continue to apply to renew as they have. Click here for more information.