How Canada Changes Its Immigration System, Now Takes a Shocking Turn, New Update That is Affecting Travel Industry

With labor shortages crippling key industries, the government is restructuring how foreign workers are selected, causing a massive shift in how immigrants can secure a future in Canada.

The new education-based Express Entry category is another major shift, signaling that Canada wants to attract and retain workers in the education sector amid an ongoing teacher shortage crisis.

Foreign skilled workers who hoped to apply directly from overseas now face an uphill battle.

This shift has sparked outrage among prospective immigrants, with many calling it an unfair move that punishes qualified workers outside Canada while benefiting those who were lucky enough to secure temporary work permits before the changes.

Canada is facing a severe labor shortage in health care, trades, and education, prompting drastic action to fill these roles as quickly as possible.

According to Minister of Immigration Marc Miller, the 2025 Express Entry system is designed to directly target labor shortages while ensuring that immigrants integrate faster and contribute immediately to the economy.

Francophone applicants will receive priority invitations, particularly those in in-demand fields like health care and education. This move aims to combat the decline of French-speaking populations across Canada while ensuring that Francophone communities remain strong and vibrant.

For those already working in Canada, the new system could be a fast-track to permanent residency. However, for skilled workers abroad, the process has become far more restrictive and uncertain.

Critics argue that these narrowed selection criteria may discourage highly skilled professionals from considering Canada at all, while supporters believe the changes will ensure that immigration directly benefits the economy.

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