Ottawa’s New Immigration Plan Risks Lowering Canada’s Quality of Life

Canada Plans To Poach H-1B Visa Holders, Skilled Workers Amid US Immigration Crackdown

Canada is planning to reduce admissions of foreign students, including Indians, by 25-32 per cent starting next year, while creating special entry pathways for thousands of top international researchers and H-1B visa holders from the United States.

Ottawa’s new immigration plan risks lowering Canada’s quality of life

Global talent won’t come to Canada – or stay – unless we can offer real opportunities in a healthy labour market

Canada to poach H-1B visa holders, international researchers

The Canadian government is set to launch special initiatives to attract top international researchers and H-1B visa holders. Read more here

Canada announces fast-track immigration pathway for H-1B visa holders, launches new plan to attract global talent

Canada is launching a new immigration path for H-1B visa holders. This move aims to attract skilled professionals and fill jobs in healthcare and technology. The government is also investing heavily to recruit over 1,000 international researchers. These initiatives are part of a strategy to strengthen Canada's innovation and economy.

Canada shifts immigration strategy: fewer temporary residents, fast-track PR for H-1B talent

Highlights: Canada to reduce temporary resident inflows by up to 32 per cent starting in 2026. The new fast-track pathway offers direct PR to 33,000 U.S.-based H-1B visa holders. Permanent resident intake remains steady, with more emphasis on skilled workers. The government says a shift is needed to manage housing, labor, and public services. Business groups and universities express concerns over labor shortages and reduced student inflows.Canad…

Canada’s New Immigration Plan: Balancing Growth & Student Visa Cuts

Canada has announced its Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028, keeping permanent resident admissions steady at 380,000 per year while moving to significantly reduce temporary residents, including international students and temporary foreign workers. The government says the move aims to balance incoming and outgoing residents and ensure the temporary population remains below 5% of Canada’s total population by the end of 2027. Lena Metlege Diab, …