New PR Pathways: Canada’s Answer to Global Displacement and Labor Needs
Canada has traditionally been seen as a safe, welcoming place for immigrants. As we transition into 2025, we are wrestling with significant international challenges and uncertainties in the arena of conflict, displacement, and economic instability, which are contributing to unprecedented numbers of people looking to move abroad. At the same time, Canada is facing labour shortages in important sectors of the economy, including healthcare, construction, and technology. To address these two realities, Canada has introduced new permanent residency (PR) pathways that will meet the humanitarian needs of newcomers, but will also provide benefits to the country's labour marketplace. The new pathways will change the landscape for the future of immigration and provide new opportunities for temporary workers, students, and those displaced in countries across the globe. Why Canada is Expanding PR Pathways Canada is moving in the direction of new PR programs for two primary reason: Displacement...