From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n On November 1st, the Government of Canada unveiled its groundbreaking multi-year immigration levels plan, marking a historic milestone. This ambitious strategy has been lauded by stakeholders nationwide for addressing the country’s economic needs while maintaining fiscal balance. Here’s the feedback from various stakeholders, provinces, and service organizations.<\/p>\n \u201cCanada\u2019s decision to increase immigration will help sustain long-term economic growth in light of its rapidly aging population and low birth rate. Introducing a multi-year levels plan will improve the ability of governments, employers, immigrant-serving organizations and other important stakeholders to successfully integrate newcomers into Canada\u2019s economy and society.\u201d \u201cThe province supports the introduction of multi-year levels plans to provide more predictability to the immigration system and inform program planning. Significant variation in year-to-year immigration levels can dramatically impact the requirement for provincial year-to-year resources. A longer-term outlook would help in planning for appropriate service levels and use of resources. Ontario supports growth in immigration levels, particularly in economic immigration categories to support the growing economy.\u201d \u201cThe multi-year plan is something that we (provincial counterparts) have pushed for. For decades the federal government has relied on setting targets each year. This plan is very consistent with the goals of my government and my personal goals as the immigration minister. We want to see growth in all immigration. It\u2019s the direction the country needs and more specifically the direction Nova Scotia needs.\u201d \u201cThis is an important step in the right direction, which reaffirms Canada\u2019s belief in immigration and citizenship as a principle which has helped to build, and which will continue to build, the country.\u201d \u201cThe Minister says multiyear levels plan first in 2 decades, meeting economic needs and supporting global competitiveness.\u201d \u201cThis announcement is a long-term investment in the health of our francophone minority communities, who will benefit from this increase in immigration levels. It\u2019s a new step in the right direction in order to meet federal francophone immigration objectives. This plan, which takes into account the economic contribution of immigration, will encourage growth and job creation, and create business ties between Canada and the rest of the world. This commitment is at the height of Canada\u2019s reputation as being a welcoming place built around unified communities who celebrate diversity.\u201d \u201cWe welcome this announcement from the federal government. Immigrant professionals bring innovation, international connections and new business perspectives to this country and its labour market. This increase in immigrant talent will drive growth and help foster a more competitive economy, as well as benefiting wider society. Congratulations to Minister Hussen and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for these ambitious new targets they will help build a more prosperous future for us all.\u201d \u201cWe, probably in the world, have one of the best immigration programs not only in terms of our selection processes but also in terms of our settlement and integration programs where we work with immigrants.\u201d For media only<\/strong><\/p>\n Hursh Jaswal<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> The plan aims to address economic needs, support a growing economy, and sustain long-term growth by increasing immigration levels.<\/p>\n Provinces can better plan resources and service levels due to the increased predictability from the multi-year immigration targets.<\/p>\n Increased immigration supports economic growth, integration of newcomers, and helps build diverse communities across Canada.<\/p>\n The plan aims to enhance the health of Francophone minority communities by meeting immigration objectives and fostering growth.<\/p>\n Governments, employers, and immigrant-serving organizations can better integrate newcomers into Canada’s economy and society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Government of Canada announced its historic multi-year levels plan \u2013 setting the most ambitious immigration levels in recent history, on November 1st. Stakeholders from across the country applauded the Government\u2019s decision, which takes into consideration Canada\u2019s need for more immigrants to support economic growth, while balancing our fiscal responsibilities. Here\u2019s what stakeholders, provinces and service providers organizations have said. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5917","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=5917"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5917\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Introduction to the Historic Immigration Plan<\/h2>\n
Key Stakeholder Perspectives<\/h2>\n
Economic Growth and Integration<\/h3>\n
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\u2013 Craig Alexander, Senior Vice-President, Conference Board of Canada<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nProvincial Support and Planning<\/h3>\n
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\u2013 The Honourable Laura Albanese, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Ontario<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
\u2013The Honourable Lena Diab, Minister of Immigration, Nova Scotia<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nCultural and Economic Benefits<\/h3>\n
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\u2013The Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson and John Ralston Saul, co-chairs of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
\u2013 Barbara Jo Caruso, Chair, Canadian Bar Association<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
\u2013 Florence Ngenzebuhoro, Director General, Centre francophone de Toronto<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
\u2013 Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
\u2013 Debbie Douglas, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nRelated Resources<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064<\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
What is the goal of Canada’s new immigration plan?<\/h3>\n
How will this plan impact provinces?<\/h3>\n
What benefits does increased immigration bring to Canada?<\/h3>\n
How does the plan address Francophone communities?<\/h3>\n
Who benefits from the multi-year levels plan?<\/h3>\n