From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Canada is addressing its labor shortages by leveraging immigration as a catalyst for economic growth. With numerous vacant positions nationwide, the government is enhancing its immigration system to support businesses and strengthen French communities. This initiative aims to secure Canada’s future prosperity, both economically and socially.<\/p>\n On May 31, 2023, in Ottawa, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, introduced a groundbreaking approach to Canada’s economic immigration system, Express Entry. This new category-based selection will invite candidates with specific skills, training, or language proficiency to apply for permanent residency. Details on application procedures and timing will be revealed soon.<\/p>\n This year, the category-based selection will prioritize candidates with:<\/p>\n This targeted approach will ensure that skilled professionals are welcomed into Canadian communities, addressing labor shortages while promoting Francophone immigration. It aligns the Express Entry system with Canada’s evolving economic needs, prioritizing skilled workers who can integrate and contribute to the nation’s future.<\/p>\n The updated Express Entry system is more responsive to labor market changes, maintaining Canada’s high human capital standards. It focuses on attracting skilled workers with the potential to thrive and support Canada’s growth, ensuring the vitality of French-speaking communities.<\/p>\n \u201cEverywhere I go, I\u2019ve heard loud and clear from employers across the country who are experiencing chronic labour shortages. These changes to the Express Entry system will ensure that they have the skilled workers they need to grow and succeed. We can also grow our economy and help businesses with labour shortages while also increasing the number of French-proficient candidates to help ensure the vitality of French-speaking communities. Put simply, Canada\u2019s immigration system has never been more responsive to the country\u2019s social or economic needs.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For media inquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n Bahoz Dara Aziz Media Relations Express Entry is Canada’s application management system for those immigrating through federal programs, including skilled workers, skilled trades, and the Canadian Experience Class.<\/p>\n Candidates with strong French language skills or work experience in fields like healthcare, STEM, trades, transportation, and agriculture are prioritized.<\/p>\n The first category-based invitations are anticipated to be sent out this summer.<\/p>\n Immigration significantly contributes to Canada’s labor force growth, addressing shortages in critical sectors, thus supporting economic development.<\/p>\n Under the Canada\u2013Qu\u00e9bec Accord, Quebec determines its own immigration levels, influencing French-speaking admissions outside Quebec.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With employers eagerly seeking to fill countless vacant positions across the country, immigration emerges as a vital piece to solving this puzzle. Recognizing this reality, the Government of Canada is building an immigration system that acts as a catalyst for growth, empowering businesses, helping address their labour needs and strengthening French communities. When combined, these efforts will ensure Canadians benefit from economic and social prosperity for years to come. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4675,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4677","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4677","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4677"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4677\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4675"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4677"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4677"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4677"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Introduction to the New Immigration Process<\/h2>\n
Focus Areas for Skilled Immigration<\/h2>\n
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Benefits of the New System<\/h3>\n
Statements and Insights<\/h2>\n
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Essential Information<\/h2>\n
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Additional Resources<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
<\/strong>Press Secretary
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Bahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
media@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFAQs on Canada’s Immigration Process<\/h2>\n
What is the Express Entry system?<\/h3>\n
Who can benefit from the new category-based selection?<\/h3>\n
When will the new invitations be issued?<\/h3>\n
How does immigration support Canada’s economy?<\/h3>\n
What role does Quebec play in immigration?<\/h3>\n