Canadian Government Prepares 2018 Immigration Plan - More Than 300000 Immigrants To Be Welcomed

18 Oct 2017

Canada is a popular destination for immigrants across the world, and its PR is held in prestige. Its immigrant target is hugely awaited and discussed. There are several Canadian Immigration programs like Skilled Workers Program, Family Reunification Program, and Program for Refugees and Asylum Seekers.

Annual Immigration Plan 

Each year there is a comprehensive Immigration Plan to decide the proportion and the channels allowing the immigrants. A huge number is incorporated in the Annual Immigration Plan. There is a lenient policy in place, to welcome the people. 

2017 had seen the target of 300000, fixed under the various programs, and for 2018 also, there are expectations of an ambitious figure.

Preparations for 2018

The Canadian government is finalizing the figures and its Immigration Minister Mr. Ahmed Hussen has held wide-ranging consultations with various stakeholders, regarding the presentation to be made, to the House of Commons on 1st November 2017.

There is a focus on attracting the overseas talents, owing to the great global competition.  The Family Reunification Program and Program for Refugees and Asylum Seekers is also given importance presently. Providing economic opportunities to newcomers, ensuring health and safety measures, and overall well being, are the issues being addressed in the Annual Canada Immigration Plan 2018. 

Focus on future challenges

The areas of future challenges include skill shortage, aging population, and growth of the required infrastructure. There is a great need to plug the gaps, and make the infrastructure better, in all the provinces and territories, so that more immigrants, do not impact on them, in a big way. The strengthening of resources and facilities will also be done. 

At present, the aging population and the low birth rate are the worrying factors. This has been highlighted by the Advisory Council on Economic Growth of the Government, which has advised it to increase the immigration level to 450000, before 2021, to boost the economy. The Chamber Of Commerce for Canada has also pointed out that, the Government must attract skilled migrants, for the High Demand Jobs in Canada.

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