Immigration Minister Sean Fraser is setting out to find out what residents of Canada think of the country\u2019s immigration policies and programs through an engagement initiative being dubbed An Immigration System for Canada\u2019s Future<\/i>.<\/p>\n
\u201cImmigration is critical to Canada\u2019s long-term success and we need to ensure our policies and programs are aligned with the needs of our communities,\u201d said the immigration minister in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s why the government of Canada is launching this large-scale engagement initiative, which will provide an opportunity for a wide range of stakeholders and Canadians to share their ideas and perspectives on how we can build a stronger, more adaptive immigration system for Canada\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Saskatchewan Issues 421 Canada Immigration Invitations In First Draw Of 2023<\/a> Through this engagement initiative which will continue throughout the spring, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will hold in-person dialogue sessions across the country, thematic workshops and a survey for the public and its clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The idea is to gather information to shape Canada\u2019s future immigration policies and programs.<\/p>\n Fraser kicked off the new initiative by chairing the first discussion session in Halifax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Those who want to contribute to the future of Canada\u2019s immigration system will also be able to respond to an online survey, which will be available in March, in addition to the dialogue sessions and thematic workshops with stakeholders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Last year, the latest IRCC data reveals Canada welcomed 437,120 new permanent residents \u2013 and that level of immigration is only expected to grow over the coming years.<\/p>\n In its\u00a02023-2025\u00a0Immigration\u00a0Levels\u00a0Plan<\/i>, Ottawa has set the target for 2023 at 465,000 new permanent residents. The country is to welcome 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024 and another 500,000 in 2025.<\/p>\n That\u2019s a total of 1.45 million immigrants to Canada over the coming three years.<\/p>\n Immigration already accounts for almost all of Canada\u2019s labour force\u00a0growth, with more than 75 per cent of Canada\u2019s\u00a0population\u00a0growth\u00a0coming from immigration, mostly in the economic category.<\/p>\n By 2036, immigrants will represent up to 30 per cent of the Canadian\u00a0population\u00a0up from 20.7 per cent in 2011, states Statistics Canada.<\/p>\n The rising levels of immigration are being seen by many as vital to ensuring Canada can resolve its serious labour shortages and help employers fill positions left empty for a lack of suitable candidates.<\/p>\n Video<\/b><\/p>\n
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