Canada is adjusting its immigration system in response to evolving economic conditions, including a softening labor market and the aftereffects of the pandemic. The government aims to reduce the number of temporary residents, including international students and foreign workers, to better manage labor market needs and maintain system integrity. Key measures include:
- Reducing international student permits by 10% for 2025 (to 437,000 permits) and stabilizing that number for 2026.
- Tightening work permit eligibility for spouses of master’s students and foreign workers in select occupations.
- Strengthening the asylum system, tackling visa fraud, and improving claims processing.
These steps aim to protect Canada’s immigration system while adapting to economic challenges and ensuring vulnerable people are supported.
For more information, visit: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.