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CIC News / 2017 / November / Canada to Welcome Nearly One Million New Immigrants
Through 2020
Canada to Welcome Nearly One Million New Immigrants Through 2020

November 1, 2017 By Hugo O'Doherty, Eman Katem And Noah Turner

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Nearly one million new immigrants will settle in Canada between 2018 and 2020,
under what Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has labeled the most ambitious
immigration levels in recent Canadian history.

The ambitious target has been set in the governments new multi-year Immigration
Levels Plan, which was tabled in the House of Commons on November 1. Economic
migrants will make up the majority of new permanent residents admitted to Canada,
with most economic newcomers set to immigrate through the Express Entry immigration
selection system. Targets for the economic categories generally as well as
Express Entry specifically will increase every year until 2020.

The move to a multi-year plan deviates from previous plans rolled out annually,
which have set targets for the upcoming year. After consulting with provincial
governments and the business community, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC) moved to a longer-range forecast in order to allow stakeholders to
plan for appropriate service levels and use of resources.

This historic multi-year immigration levels plan will benefit all Canadians
because immigrants will contribute their talents to support our economic growth and
innovation, helping to keep our country at the forefront of the global economy,
stated Minister Hussen at a press conference in Toronto.

Under the plan, 310,000 new permanent residents will settle in Canada in 2018. This
target will be increased to 330,000 newcomers in 2019, with a further 340,000 to
settle in 2020.

Note: the figures 2015 reflect the number of new immigrants admitted in those
years. For all other years, the figures reflect the target number for the given
year.
Express Entry and PNPs

Of all these newcomers, around 565,000 will be admitted through the economic
programs, with close to a quarter million to arrive through one of the federal
economic programs managed under Express Entry. Throughout 2017, IRCC has made it
increasingly clear that Express Entry is now the main driver of economic
immigration, with more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued so far this year than
over the two previous years together.

The increased target intake for Express Entry candidates in 2017 was a contributory
factor towards a decrease in Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off thresholds
this year, as an increased intake places downward pressure on CRS cut-off
thresholds. Whereas the lowest score drawn in 2016 was 450, the lowest score drawn
so far this year for Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and Canadian Experience
Class (CEC) candidates was 413, with even lower record low thresholds for Federal
Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) candidates (most recently a threshold of 241 in a draw
that took place just hours before IRCC tabled its multi-year plan).

An even higher target intake for 2018 and beyond may contribute towards even lower
CRS cut-off thresholds.

Express Entry target admissions

Year Target Target Increase

2017 71,700*
2018 74,900 3,200 (4%)
2019 81,400 6,700 (9%)
2020 85,800 4,400 (5%)
*This does not include the target number for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
(AIPP)

Another 184,000 or so economic migrants and their accompanying family members will
be admitted through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), which allow provinces
and territories to nominate individuals based on their ability to settle into the
provincial labour market. As has been the case since 2015, certain enhanced PNP
streams will be aligned with Express Entry, while other base streams will allow
provinces to welcome new immigrants from outside the Express Entry pool. An
enhanced provincial nomination is the single most valuable factor under the CRS, as
it results in 600 additional CRS points and an ITA at a subsequent draw from the
pool.

PNP target admissions

Year Low High Target Target Increase
2017 49,000 54,000 51,000
2018 53,000 57,400 55,000 4,000 (8%)
2019 57,000 63,500 61,000 6,000 (11%)
2020 62,000 68,500 67,800 6,800 (11%)
Next year may bring even more PNP activity than in 2017, which itself has been a
busy year on this front. In January, 2018 Alberta is set to join other provinces
and territories in offering an enhanced Express Entry stream, though the exact
criteria for that stream remains unknown at this time. Over recent months many
provinces have taken a more hands-on, dynamic approach to their Express Entry-
aligned PNP streams. Ontario, for example, has targeted candidates in certain
occupations, notably in Information Technology (IT). Saskatchewan has expanded its
in-demand occupations list, Nova Scotia recently reopened its popular Express Entry
Demand stream, and British Columbia launched a Tech Pilot, with certain IT/tech
occupations prioritized through its streams, including its Express Entry stream.

Growing the economy

Among the other economic programs, the province of Quebec will welcome 94,000
skilled workers and business immigrants over the next three years, and Canada will
continue to welcome business immigrants through its federal programs, with more
than 2,000 federal business immigrants persons and their family members to be
admitted by the end of 2020.
Family reunification and refugee settlement remain important

Other key highlights from Canadas multi-year Immigration Levels Plan include a
target to reunite around 265,000 spouses, common-law partners, dependent children,
parents, and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents through the
Family Class programs, with a slight increase in the overall Family Class targets
year-on-year.

Family Class target admissions

Low High Target Target Increase

2017 80,000 86,000 84,000
2018 81,000 89,000 86,000 2,000 (2.4%)
2019 82,000 91,000 88,500 2,500 (3%)
2020 82,000 96,000 91,000 2,500 (3%)
Since coming into office in late 2015, Canadas Liberal government has made family
reunification a priority, with measures to reduce processing times, bring in more
immigrants through the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP), and an extension of a
successful work permit pilot program allowing sponsored spouses and common-law
partners in Canada to work while their applications await a decision.

Canadas long-standing tradition of resettling international refugees will also

continue, with a target to approve around 43,000 refugees for permanent residence
in 2018. A further 45,650 refugees may be settled in 2019, with a target for 48,700
more in 2020.

A look at 2018

The overall economic picture shows that Express Entry is set to be the main source
of economic admissions in 2018.

Family Class admissions will increase slightly compared with last year, from 84,000
to 86,000, as will the number of refugees resettled in Canada, from 40,000 to
43,000.

A further 3,500 individuals are set to obtain permanent residence on humanitarian

and compassionate grounds in 2018.

Building for the future

Last week the government of Canada released new details on the immigrant make-up of
the country, based on data gathered during the 2016 census. Around 22 percent of
Canadas population is now made up by first-generation immigrants, all of whom
settled as permanent residents and many of whom have since gone on to become
naturalized citizens of Canada. Many more residents are in Canada on temporary
status, such as on a work permit or as an international student.

By 2036, the share of Canadas population made up by immigrants is projected to

reach as high as 30 percent of the overall population.

Number and proportion of foreign-born population in Canada, 18712036

Source: StatsCan
The governments latest Immigration Levels Plan builds on a gradual increase in the
target intake over recent years. In 2011, the then-Conservative government set an
overall target of around 250,000, with subsequent plans showing a gradual increase
in the target year-on-year.

This Immigration Levels Plan shows that the government is serious about growing
the country for the benefit of all, but it is doing so in an incremental way. At a
time of global unrest and the coming to power of less progressive governments in
many developed countries, Canada is showing that there is another way to do things.
A progressive, incremental approach working with business and public stakeholders,
with the support of elected representatives, is the right approach, says Attorney
David Cohen.

For individuals and families around the world, including some already in Canada,
this Immigration Levels Plan may be the blueprint that allows you to make Canada
your new permanent home. With the federal government and provincial counterparts
tweaking their programs and strategies on an ongoing basis, it is important to get
an evaluation of your options and remain vigilant for changes over the course of
2018 and beyond.

To find out if you are eligible for immigration to Canada through one of the many
programs currently available, please fill out a free online assessment.

To find out if you or your spouse, partner, dependent(s), parent(s) or

grandparent(s) is/are eligible for sponsorship under the Family Class, please fill
out a free online family class assessment.

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CIC News / 2017 / November / Canada to Welcome Nearly One Million New Immigrants
Through 2020
Canada to Welcome Nearly One Million New Immigrants Through 2020

November 1, 2017 By Hugo O'Doherty, Eman Katem And Noah Turner

10.3kShares
Nearly one million new immigrants will settle in Canada between 2018 and 2020,
under what Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has labeled the most ambitious
immigration levels in recent Canadian history.

The ambitious target has been set in the governments new multi-year Immigration
Levels Plan, which was tabled in the House of Commons on November 1. Economic
migrants will make up the majority of new permanent residents admitted to Canada,
with most economic newcomers set to immigrate through the Express Entry immigration
selection system. Targets for the economic categories generally as well as
Express Entry specifically will increase every year until 2020.

The move to a multi-year plan deviates from previous plans rolled out annually,
which have set targets for the upcoming year. After consulting with provincial
governments and the business community, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC) moved to a longer-range forecast in order to allow stakeholders to
plan for appropriate service levels and use of resources.

This historic multi-year immigration levels plan will benefit all Canadians
because immigrants will contribute their talents to support our economic growth and
innovation, helping to keep our country at the forefront of the global economy,
stated Minister Hussen at a press conference in Toronto.

Under the plan, 310,000 new permanent residents will settle in Canada in 2018. This
target will be increased to 330,000 newcomers in 2019, with a further 340,000 to
settle in 2020.

Note: the figures 2015 reflect the number of new immigrants admitted in those
years. For all other years, the figures reflect the target number for the given
year.
Express Entry and PNPs

Of all these newcomers, around 565,000 will be admitted through the economic
programs, with close to a quarter million to arrive through one of the federal
economic programs managed under Express Entry. Throughout 2017, IRCC has made it
increasingly clear that Express Entry is now the main driver of economic
immigration, with more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued so far this year than
over the two previous years together.

The increased target intake for Express Entry candidates in 2017 was a contributory
factor towards a decrease in Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off thresholds
this year, as an increased intake places downward pressure on CRS cut-off
thresholds. Whereas the lowest score drawn in 2016 was 450, the lowest score drawn
so far this year for Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and Canadian Experience
Class (CEC) candidates was 413, with even lower record low thresholds for Federal
Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) candidates (most recently a threshold of 241 in a draw
that took place just hours before IRCC tabled its multi-year plan).

An even higher target intake for 2018 and beyond may contribute towards even lower
CRS cut-off thresholds.

Express Entry target admissions

Year Target Target Increase

2017 71,700*
2018 74,900 3,200 (4%)
2019 81,400 6,700 (9%)
2020 85,800 4,400 (5%)
*This does not include the target number for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
(AIPP)

Another 184,000 or so economic migrants and their accompanying family members will
be admitted through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), which allow provinces
and territories to nominate individuals based on their ability to settle into the
provincial labour market. As has been the case since 2015, certain enhanced PNP
streams will be aligned with Express Entry, while other base streams will allow
provinces to welcome new immigrants from outside the Express Entry pool. An
enhanced provincial nomination is the single most valuable factor under the CRS, as
it results in 600 additional CRS points and an ITA at a subsequent draw from the
pool.

PNP target admissions

Year Low High Target Target Increase
2017 49,000 54,000 51,000
2018 53,000 57,400 55,000 4,000 (8%)
2019 57,000 63,500 61,000 6,000 (11%)
2020 62,000 68,500 67,800 6,800 (11%)
Next year may bring even more PNP activity than in 2017, which itself has been a
busy year on this front. In January, 2018 Alberta is set to join other provinces
and territories in offering an enhanced Express Entry stream, though the exact
criteria for that stream remains unknown at this time. Over recent months many
provinces have taken a more hands-on, dynamic approach to their Express Entry-
aligned PNP streams. Ontario, for example, has targeted candidates in certain
occupations, notably in Information Technology (IT). Saskatchewan has expanded its
in-demand occupations list, Nova Scotia recently reopened its popular Express Entry
Demand stream, and British Columbia launched a Tech Pilot, with certain IT/tech
occupations prioritized through its streams, including its Express Entry stream.

Growing the economy

Among the other economic programs, the province of Quebec will welcome 94,000
skilled workers and business immigrants over the next three years, and Canada will
continue to welcome business immigrants through its federal programs, with more
than 2,000 federal business immigrants persons and their family members to be
admitted by the end of 2020.

Family reunification and refugee settlement remain important

Other key highlights from Canadas multi-year Immigration Levels Plan include a
target to reunite around 265,000 spouses, common-law partners, dependent children,
parents, and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents through the
Family Class programs, with a slight increase in the overall Family Class targets
year-on-year.

Family Class target admissions

Low High Target Target Increase

2017 80,000 86,000 84,000
2018 81,000 89,000 86,000 2,000 (2.4%)
2019 82,000 91,000 88,500 2,500 (3%)
2020 82,000 96,000 91,000 2,500 (3%)
Since coming into office in late 2015, Canadas Liberal government has made family
reunification a priority, with measures to reduce processing times, bring in more
immigrants through the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP), and an extension of a
successful work permit pilot program allowing sponsored spouses and common-law
partners in Canada to work while their applications await a decision.

Canadas long-standing tradition of resettling international refugees will also

continue, with a target to approve around 43,000 refugees for permanent residence
in 2018. A further 45,650 refugees may be settled in 2019, with a target for 48,700
more in 2020.

A look at 2018
The overall economic picture shows that Express Entry is set to be the main source
of economic admissions in 2018.

Family Class admissions will increase slightly compared with last year, from 84,000
to 86,000, as will the number of refugees resettled in Canada, from 40,000 to
43,000.

A further 3,500 individuals are set to obtain permanent residence on humanitarian

and compassionate grounds in 2018.

Building for the future

Last week the government of Canada released new details on the immigrant make-up of
the country, based on data gathered during the 2016 census. Around 22 percent of
Canadas population is now made up by first-generation immigrants, all of whom
settled as permanent residents and many of whom have since gone on to become
naturalized citizens of Canada. Many more residents are in Canada on temporary
status, such as on a work permit or as an international student.

By 2036, the share of Canadas population made up by immigrants is projected to

reach as high as 30 percent of the overall population.

Number and proportion of foreign-born population in Canada, 18712036

Source: StatsCan
The governments latest Immigration Levels Plan builds on a gradual increase in the
target intake over recent years. In 2011, the then-Conservative government set an
overall target of around 250,000, with subsequent plans showing a gradual increase
in the target year-on-year.

This Immigration Levels Plan shows that the government is serious about growing
the country for the benefit of all, but it is doing so in an incremental way. At a
time of global unrest and the coming to power of less progressive governments in
many developed countries, Canada is showing that there is another way to do things.
A progressive, incremental approach working with business and public stakeholders,
with the support of elected representatives, is the right approach, says Attorney
David Cohen.

For individuals and families around the world, including some already in Canada,
this Immigration Levels Plan may be the blueprint that allows you to make Canada
your new permanent home. With the federal government and provincial counterparts
tweaking their programs and strategies on an ongoing basis, it is important to get
an evaluation of your options and remain vigilant for changes over the course of
2018 and beyond.

To find out if you are eligible for immigration to Canada through one of the many
programs currently available, please fill out a free online assessment.

To find out if you or your spouse, partner, dependent(s), parent(s) or

grandparent(s) is/are eligible for sponsorship under the Family Class, please fill
out a free online family class assessment.

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CIC News / 2017 / November / Canada to Welcome Nearly One Million New Immigrants
Through 2020
Canada to Welcome Nearly One Million New Immigrants Through 2020

November 1, 2017 By Hugo O'Doherty, Eman Katem And Noah Turner

10.3kShares
Nearly one million new immigrants will settle in Canada between 2018 and 2020,
under what Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has labeled the most ambitious
immigration levels in recent Canadian history.

The ambitious target has been set in the governments new multi-year Immigration
Levels Plan, which was tabled in the House of Commons on November 1. Economic
migrants will make up the majority of new permanent residents admitted to Canada,
with most economic newcomers set to immigrate through the Express Entry immigration
selection system. Targets for the economic categories generally as well as
Express Entry specifically will increase every year until 2020.

The move to a multi-year plan deviates from previous plans rolled out annually,
which have set targets for the upcoming year. After consulting with provincial
governments and the business community, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC) moved to a longer-range forecast in order to allow stakeholders to
plan for appropriate service levels and use of resources.

This historic multi-year immigration levels plan will benefit all Canadians
because immigrants will contribute their talents to support our economic growth and
innovation, helping to keep our country at the forefront of the global economy,
stated Minister Hussen at a press conference in Toronto.

Under the plan, 310,000 new permanent residents will settle in Canada in 2018. This
target will be increased to 330,000 newcomers in 2019, with a further 340,000 to
settle in 2020.

Note: the figures 2015 reflect the number of new immigrants admitted in those
years. For all other years, the figures reflect the target number for the given
year.
Express Entry and PNPs

Of all these newcomers, around 565,000 will be admitted through the economic
programs, with close to a quarter million to arrive through one of the federal
economic programs managed under Express Entry. Throughout 2017, IRCC has made it
increasingly clear that Express Entry is now the main driver of economic
immigration, with more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued so far this year than
over the two previous years together.

The increased target intake for Express Entry candidates in 2017 was a contributory
factor towards a decrease in Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off thresholds
this year, as an increased intake places downward pressure on CRS cut-off
thresholds. Whereas the lowest score drawn in 2016 was 450, the lowest score drawn
so far this year for Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and Canadian Experience
Class (CEC) candidates was 413, with even lower record low thresholds for Federal
Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) candidates (most recently a threshold of 241 in a draw
that took place just hours before IRCC tabled its multi-year plan).

An even higher target intake for 2018 and beyond may contribute towards even lower
CRS cut-off thresholds.

Express Entry target admissions

Year Target Target Increase

2017 71,700*
2018 74,900 3,200 (4%)
2019 81,400 6,700 (9%)
2020 85,800 4,400 (5%)
*This does not include the target number for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
(AIPP)

Another 184,000 or so economic migrants and their accompanying family members will
be admitted through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), which allow provinces
and territories to nominate individuals based on their ability to settle into the
provincial labour market. As has been the case since 2015, certain enhanced PNP
streams will be aligned with Express Entry, while other base streams will allow
provinces to welcome new immigrants from outside the Express Entry pool. An
enhanced provincial nomination is the single most valuable factor under the CRS, as
it results in 600 additional CRS points and an ITA at a subsequent draw from the
pool.

PNP target admissions

Year Low High Target Target Increase
2017 49,000 54,000 51,000
2018 53,000 57,400 55,000 4,000 (8%)
2019 57,000 63,500 61,000 6,000 (11%)
2020 62,000 68,500 67,800 6,800 (11%)
Next year may bring even more PNP activity than in 2017, which itself has been a
busy year on this front. In January, 2018 Alberta is set to join other provinces
and territories in offering an enhanced Express Entry stream, though the exact
criteria for that stream remains unknown at this time. Over recent months many
provinces have taken a more hands-on, dynamic approach to their Express Entry-
aligned PNP streams. Ontario, for example, has targeted candidates in certain
occupations, notably in Information Technology (IT). Saskatchewan has expanded its
in-demand occupations list, Nova Scotia recently reopened its popular Express Entry
Demand stream, and British Columbia launched a Tech Pilot, with certain IT/tech
occupations prioritized through its streams, including its Express Entry stream.

Growing the economy

Among the other economic programs, the province of Quebec will welcome 94,000
skilled workers and business immigrants over the next three years, and Canada will
continue to welcome business immigrants through its federal programs, with more
than 2,000 federal business immigrants persons and their family members to be
admitted by the end of 2020.

Family reunification and refugee settlement remain important

Other key highlights from Canadas multi-year Immigration Levels Plan include a
target to reunite around 265,000 spouses, common-law partners, dependent children,
parents, and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents through the
Family Class programs, with a slight increase in the overall Family Class targets
year-on-year.

Family Class target admissions

Low High Target Target Increase

2017 80,000 86,000 84,000
2018 81,000 89,000 86,000 2,000 (2.4%)
2019 82,000 91,000 88,500 2,500 (3%)
2020 82,000 96,000 91,000 2,500 (3%)
Since coming into office in late 2015, Canadas Liberal government has made family
reunification a priority, with measures to reduce processing times, bring in more
immigrants through the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP), and an extension of a
successful work permit pilot program allowing sponsored spouses and common-law
partners in Canada to work while their applications await a decision.

Canadas long-standing tradition of resettling international refugees will also

continue, with a target to approve around 43,000 refugees for permanent residence
in 2018. A further 45,650 refugees may be settled in 2019, with a target for 48,700
more in 2020.

A look at 2018

The overall economic picture shows that Express Entry is set to be the main source
of economic admissions in 2018.

Family Class admissions will increase slightly compared with last year, from 84,000
to 86,000, as will the number of refugees resettled in Canada, from 40,000 to
43,000.

A further 3,500 individuals are set to obtain permanent residence on humanitarian

and compassionate grounds in 2018.

Building for the future

Last week the government of Canada released new details on the immigrant make-up of
the country, based on data gathered during the 2016 census. Around 22 percent of
Canadas population is now made up by first-generation immigrants, all of whom
settled as permanent residents and many of whom have since gone on to become
naturalized citizens of Canada. Many more residents are in Canada on temporary
status, such as on a work permit or as an international student.

By 2036, the share of Canadas population made up by immigrants is projected to

reach as high as 30 percent of the overall population.

Number and proportion of foreign-born population in Canada, 18712036

Source: StatsCan
The governments latest Immigration Levels Plan builds on a gradual increase in the
target intake over recent years. In 2011, the then-Conservative government set an
overall target of around 250,000, with subsequent plans showing a gradual increase
in the target year-on-year.

This Immigration Levels Plan shows that the government is serious about growing
the country for the benefit of all, but it is doing so in an incremental way. At a
time of global unrest and the coming to power of less progressive governments in
many developed countries, Canada is showing that there is another way to do things.
A progressive, incremental approach working with business and public stakeholders,
with the support of elected representatives, is the right approach, says Attorney
David Cohen.

For individuals and families around the world, including some already in Canada,
this Immigration Levels Plan may be the blueprint that allows you to make Canada
your new permanent home. With the federal government and provincial counterparts
tweaking their programs and strategies on an ongoing basis, it is important to get
an evaluation of your options and remain vigilant for changes over the course of
2018 and beyond.

To find out if you are eligible for immigration to Canada through one of the many
programs currently available, please fill out a free online assessment.

To find out if you or your spouse, partner, dependent(s), parent(s) or

grandparent(s) is/are eligible for sponsorship under the Family Class, please fill
out a free online family class assessment.

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Previous Article: Ontario Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream to Issue
New NOIs and Accept Applications
Related Canada Immigration Articles:

Ontario Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream to Issue New NOIs and Accept
Applications
IRCC Invites Express Entry Candidates With CRS Scores As Low as 241
Canadian Immigration Questions and Answers with Attorney David Cohen
Do you qualify for immigration?

There are over 60 options for immigration to Canada. Find out if you qualify with
our free assessment!

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for November, 2017
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