On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that the country will accept 1.45 million immigrants by 2025. During a press conference, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Sean Fraser, stated that Canada will continue its policy of increasing immigration to address the need for skilled workers, manage its aging population, and support economic recovery post-COVID-19. According to Fraser, this strategy is crucial for boosting the population and improving the economy.
This policy comes just a week after Statistics Canada revealed that over one in five Canadians is now an immigrant, marking a significant milestone in the country’s immigration history. Canada’s decision to increase immigration and create safe pathways for newcomers reflects its long-standing strategy to counteract the effects of an aging native population and low birth rates. This strategy has garnered widespread public support.
Canada welcomes immigrants who are skilled workers with expertise in fields relevant to the country’s industry and economy. The Canadian economy needs workers in healthcare, trucking, construction, software engineering, business, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
According to The New York Times, the Canadian government plans to accept 465,000 immigrants in 2023, 485,000 in 2024, and 500,000 in 2025. The target for 2025 represents a 23% increase compared to Canada’s previous record of 405,000 immigrants in the past year.
For Afghan skilled workers who have lost their jobs, faced persecution, or sought refuge in neighboring countries following the collapse of the Republic and the rise of a new armed group, this immigration program presents a valuable opportunity. The "Ask" team anticipates that the Canadian government will soon announce online application methods for this immigration program, and information will be provided to interested parties.
With nearly one million job opportunities across Canada, the country is increasingly turning to international talent to address its labor shortages and set new immigration records for the next three years. Most new immigrants to Canada are expected to come from Asian and African countries. Statistics Canada predicts that by 2041, one in four Canadians will be born in these continents.
It is important to note that Canada’s approach to immigration is a significant departure from the policies of some Western countries like Sweden and Italy, where newly elected parties are pursuing measures to reduce immigration and impose strict barriers, sometimes blaming immigrants for crime and disorder.
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