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Canada Immigration News Podcast #45: Quebec’s Immigration Plan, Study Permit Refusals, and India’s PR Success

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October 13, 2024

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Canada Immigration News Podcast

Canada Immigration News Podcast #45: Quebec’s Immigration Plan, Study Permit Refusals, and India’s PR Success

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In this episode, we bring you the latest updates in Canadian immigration, covering key developments and trends shaping the landscape in 2024.

Here’s what you can expect in this episode:

How to Submit an Interest to Sponsor Form for Parents and Grandparents (PGP):
We break down the process for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents through the Parent and Grandparent Program. Find out the steps, deadlines, and tips to successfully submit your form.
Quebec’s Immigration Plan:
The ongoing debate around Quebec’s immigration strategy is heating up as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau awaits Premier François Legault’s key decisions. We discuss the political tensions and potential impact on Quebec’s immigration policies.
Streamlined Judicial Reviews for Refused Study Permits:
For international students facing study permit refusals, there’s new hope with streamlined judicial reviews. Learn what this means for future applicants and how it could ease the process of reapplying.
India Leads as Canada’s Top Source Country for New Permanent Residents in 2024:
Canada continues to attract a diverse pool of immigrants, with India topping the charts for new permanent residents in 2024. We explore why Canada remains a top destination for Indian nationals and how this impacts the country’s growing workforce.

Tune in now to stay informed on these significant updates and more!

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Date	Province	Invitations
March 21	Manitoba	108 invitations
March 20	Prince Edward Island	124 invitations
March 18	British Columbia	12 invitations
March 18	Albeerta	13 invitations
March 7	New Brunswick	498 invitations
Check Out the Full List of PNP Draws➜

Canadian Passports To Be Free If Processing Exceeds 30 Days

The Government of Canada has introduced a new 30-business-day processing guarantee for passport applications. Starting this year, if a passport application takes longer than 30 business days to process, applicants will receive a full refund of their passport fees, regardless of how they applied. This policy aims to improve service reliability and comes in response to past processing delays, including disruptions caused by the Canada Post strike. It also aligns with Canada’s ongoing modernization efforts, such as the launch of the enhanced online passport renewal platform in December 2024.

IRCC Eased Study Permit Rules For Construction Apprentices

To help address labour shortages in the construction sector, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a two-year temporary public policy that eliminates study permit requirements for eligible construction apprentices. From February 26, 2025, to February 26, 2027, temporary workers with valid work permits and registered apprenticeship agreements in designated construction occupations can complete their training in Canada without needing a study permit. This change removes barriers for skilled workers, allowing them to upgrade their qualifications more efficiently and contribute to Canada’s growing construction industry.

New Brunswick Announced The First 2025 Immigration Draw Results

New Brunswick has conducted its first immigration draws of 2025, issuing 498 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through its Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). These draws, held on March 5 and 6, 2025, focused on candidates in the NB Skilled Worker – NB Experience Stream and NB Skilled Worker – NB Graduates Stream. The selected occupations include healthcare, education, social and community services, and construction trades. Candidates who received an ITA must submit their complete applications within 45 days. This marks the beginning of New Brunswick’s strategic approach to attracting skilled immigrants to meet provincial labor market demands.

Greater Sudbury’s Population Boom: Immigration Initiatives Drive Record Growth

Greater Sudbury has experienced historic population growth, with Statistics Canada reporting a total population of 179,965 in 2024, up from 175,307 in 2022. This surge is largely driven by immigration, particularly through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), which has brought 2,700 new residents since 2019. The city’s selection for two new immigration initiatives—the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)—is expected to further boost population growth and strengthen the local economy in 2025.

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Draw	Number Of Invitations	Minimum CRS Points
341 (French)	7500	379
340 (PNP)	536	736
339 (French)	4500	410
338 (PNP)	725	667
337 (French)	6,500	428
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