Canada to Launch New Permanent Residency Route in 2025: Concerns Over Housing and Implementation
Canada plans to establish a new permanent residency pathway in 2025, based on the existing Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), which has facilitated nearly 970 settlements since 2018. This new pathway, announced in the IRCC’s Departmental Plan, will offer a permanent route for displaced individuals and skilled refugees to live and work in Canada. While the specific eligibility criteria and program structure are still pending, the government intends to launch the program before the EMPP expires at the end of 2025. The EMPP currently offers federal and regional streams, with applicants needing to prove their refugee status and meet certain requirements based on work experience, education, and language proficiency.
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