2023 A preview of Canadian immigration

 2023: A preview of Canadian immigration

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An overview of what we can expect to see in the immigration space over the next year.

The most recent census shows that immigrants now make up an all-time high (23%) of Canada's population, breaking a record set 100 years ago.


Heading into 2023, the Canadian government appears steadfast in its continued commitment to immigration and welcoming newcomers to the country. Canada hopes that increased immigration will continue to help the country's social and economic development, while also working to reunite families and assist vulnerable groups through Canada's humanitarian assistance capabilities.

Looking ahead to 2023, here is an overview of Canadian immigration for the next calendar year.

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Since September 2022, the total application backlog at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has steadily decreased. IRCC has reduced its backlog of 400,000 applications, according to data provided to CIC News.

Additionally, IRCC received $85 million in additional funding between March 2019 and November 2022 to "reduce application inventory" and add 2,521 "front-line operations staff." It is hoped that these factors will continue to have a positive impact on IRCC’s service standards and application backlog in 2023.

Immigration Levels Plan Target for 2023

Canada set record immigration targets in its 2023 immigration levels plan, a sign that IRCC believes it can deal with the backlog of applications while also welcoming a flood of newcomers. 

By immigration category, the 2023 Immigration Levels Plan target (465,000) breaks down as follows.

Previewing 4 key Canadian immigration pathways

Provincial Nominee Programs in 2023

By the end of the year, we learned that the PNP will replace Express Entry as Canada's preferred immigration pathway. The PNP is critical to helping Canada address specific labor market needs that are increasingly prominent across the country. As a result, Canada is expected to welcome nearly 23,000 more PNP immigrants than Express Entry candidates by 2023.

Express Entry in 2023

To further strengthen Canada's desire to address specific labor market needs and gaps, IRCC expects to introduce "targeted" Express Entry draws in 2023. These draws, rather than an Invitation to Apply (ITA) based on a candidate's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score), will target candidates with specific occupational experience, language skills and/or educational background.

More information on ‘targeted’ Express Entry draws is available here.

Parents and Grandparents Program in 2023

In 2023, Canada will continue its commitment to family reunification. This is evident in the popularity of the Canadian Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). According to Canada's latest immigration level plan, PGP combined with other immigration pathways such as Super Visa, will welcome more than 28,000 new immigrants next year.

Note: There are currently no official details on the exact selection process that IRCC will use for the PGP in 2023.

International Students in 2023

In October, IRCC announced revisions to its off-campus working hours policy for international students in Canada.

From November 15, 2022, through the end of 2023, "international students who are in Canada and hold an off-campus work permit on their study permit will be permitted to work off-campus for more than 20 hours per week during the school day. Session."

Designed to help Canada better address labor shortages as the country faces "historic labor shortages and unemployment below historical norms," ​​the change could see more than 1 million international students work more in the classroom from now on. Long time next year.

How will these developments impact Canada in 2023?

Immigration has greatly benefited Canada's population and workforce and should continue to do so through 2023.

For example, the expected increase in newcomers to Canada, through the PNP and targeted Express Entry draws, should relieve Canada of more of the pressure currently holding back the country's labor market. As more able skilled immigrants enter the country, especially those in high-demand occupations, Canada benefits economically through the natural cycle of spending that occurs when people are employed.

Additionally, the temporary removal of off-campus work hours means that more international students are likely to come to Canada over time, as the move is expected to make Canada a more attractive destination for international students. If this leads to more international students also staying in Canada after graduation, this change in working hours policy will mean that more foreign students end up contributing to the improvement of the Canadian economy and labor market (much like the rapid Immigration and PNP Immigration).

So immigration in 2023 should give all Canadians many reasons to be more hopeful about this country's thriving workforce and economic future.

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