Canada Immigration Top News Aug 30 – Sept 5, 2025
Health & Admin: IRCC Updates Express Entry Medical Requirements
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Key Development: Starting August 21, IRCC now requires Express Entry applicants to submit a completed Immigration Medical Exam (IME) at the time of application.
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Why It Matters: This makes the screening process more immediate and efficient, removing the medical step from the back end to the application stage.
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Stats: This new requirement applies to nearly all Express Entry categories, streamlining processing.
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Read more: CIC News
IRCC’s 2025 Express Entry Draw Schedule Revealed
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Key Development: A leaked internal IRCC memo unveils the 2025 Express Entry draw schedule, aligned with the federal 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan.
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Why It Matters: Now applicants and provincial partners have better visibility into upcoming invitation rounds—a game-changer for planning.
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Read more: Immigration News Canada
Canada Likely to Surpass Its 2025 PR Target
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Key Stats:
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Target: 395,000 new PRs for 2025
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So Far (Jan–Jul): 246,300 PRs welcomed (average ~35,200/month)
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Projection: If current pace continues, the year-end total could hit 422,200 PRs.
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Why It Matters: Canada is on pace to exceed its annual immigration goal, signaling sustained momentum.
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Read more: Immigration News Canada
Poilievre Demands Scrap of TFW Program
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Key Stats: Canada’s youth unemployment (ages 15–24) stands at 14.6%—highest since 2010 outside the pandemic.
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Key Development: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for a full end to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
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Why It Matters: Opens political dialogue on balancing local employment and immigration — an issue close to newcomer communities.
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Read more: Immigration News Canada
Express Entry Draw #3 (French-Language Proficiency)
Key Stats:
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Date: September 4, 2025
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ITAs Issued: 4,500
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CRS Cutoff: 446
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Why It Matters: A huge boost for French-speaking applicants—mass invitations and relatively low CRS score requirements highlight Canada’s push for Francophone growth.
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Read more: Immigration News Canada
Atlantic Chambers Worry About Reduced Immigration Targets
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Key Insight: Atlantic Canada’s business chambers warn that reduced immigration targets may strain regional population growth and worsen workforce aging.
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Why It Matters: Regional economies are sounding the alarm—lower immigration numbers could impact long-term sustainability.
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Watch: Global News video
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All Immigration News Summary End of August
From Student in NB to PR, This is Charmaine's Story
SK Tech Talent Pathway – Eligible Companies to Sponsor and Jobs Analyzed
First CEC Express Entry Draw of September 2025: 1,000 ITAs Issued at CRS 534
Major Immigration Updates You Missed in August 2025
Premier of AB , Danielle Smith, floats the idea of limiting newcomer access to social services in AB
Polievre wants TFW Program axed
Nova Scotia Immigration — Latest Snapshot September 2025
From Stuck to Supported. She Found Her Path From Being an International Student to PR