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Canada Immigration News Podcast #30 – Indian Immigration to Canada, Provincial Nominee Programs, and Changes in Work Permit Processing

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11 months ago

July 3, 2024

Ryan

Canada Immigration News Podcast

Canada Immigration News Podcast #30 - Indian Immigration to Canada, Provincial Nominee Programs, and Changes in Work Permit Processing

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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another episode of the Canada Immigration News Podcast! This is Episode 30, and I’m your host, Ryan. Today, we have a variety of topics to discuss, including updates on provincial nominee programs, changes in work permit processing, Indian immigration to Canada, and more.

British Columbia Invites Tech Workers and Skilled Professionals through New BCPNP Draws

Changes to Work Permit Processing for Caregivers under the TFWP

Canada’s Future Economic Prosperity Tied to Immigration Surge

Indian Immigration to Canada Reaches Record-Breaking High

IRCC Held a New PNP-Targeted Express Entry Draw

Ontario Invited 212 French-Speaking Candidates through the OINP

Canada Recognizes and Stands with Refugees

Liberal Party Split over Status of Undocumented Immigrants

Canada’s Population Exceeds 41 Million within a Year

That concludes Episode 30 of the Canada Immigration News Podcast. Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe and share our podcast with anyone interested in the latest immigration news.

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Date	Province	Invitations
April 17	Prince Edward Island	168 invitations
April 17	Manitoba	27 invitations
April 16	Alberta	81 invitations
April 15	British Columbia	5 invitations
March 18	British Columbia	12 invitations
Check Out the Full List of PNP Draws➜

Express Entry Draw #345 targets healthcare workers with a record-high CRS cut-off

On May 2, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #345, inviting 500 candidates under the healthcare category. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-off was 510, the highest ever seen in a healthcare-targeted draw. This was the first healthcare-specific invitation round of the year and signals growing competition in the pool or a tightening of selection criteria. The tie-breaking rule for this round was set at July 21, 2024, 04:31:17 UTC, meaning candidates who met the minimum score and submitted their profiles before that date received invitations.

North Bay announces 2025 priority occupations under RNIP

North Bay, Ontario has updated its Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) community priorities for 2025. The city will now prioritize job offers in healthcare and social services, skilled trades, sales and marketing, business administration, and education including early childhood care. Applicants must meet both federal RNIP eligibility and secure employment with a participating local employer to qualify. The updated list reflects regional labor shortages and North Bay’s commitment to attracting long-term, skilled newcomers to support its economy and communities.

Virtual hearings become the new default for PRRA applicants

As of April 29, 2025, IRCC has revised its policy on Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) hearings by making virtual consent the default. Now, when an applicant submits a PRRA application, it is assumed they consent to a virtual hearing. Previously, applicants were required to submit written consent for remote attendance. This procedural shift aims to speed up scheduling and improve accessibility across the system. Those still seeking an in-person hearing must submit a formal request with justification.

Canada records 528,000 job vacancies as of February 2025

According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, the country had 528,000 job vacancies as of February 2025. While this marks a slight year-over-year decline, demand remains high across sectors such as healthcare, accommodation and food services, and retail trade. Nearly one in five vacancies were in healthcare, which continues to top the list of labor shortages nationwide. The numbers further underscore Canada’s need for targeted immigration to meet labor market demands and maintain economic momentum.

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Draw	Number Of Invitations	Minimum CRS Points
347 (CEC)	500	546
346 (PNP)	511	706
345(Healthcare)	500	510
344 (Education)	1000	479
343 (PNP)	421	727
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜