Immigration Update
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Canada's Express Entry program invited 48,000 French-speaking candidates for permanent residence in 2025, representing 42% of the total 113,998 selections.
This shift has raised concerns among higher-scoring applicants who lack French proficiency, who are being passed over despite stronger credentials.
Immigration experts note that francophone draws prioritize language over human capital, with successful candidates sometimes scoring in the high 300s.
The government defends the policy as necessary to preserve francophone communities outside Quebec, whose share of the population has dropped from 6.1% in 1971 to roughly 4% today. Meanwhile, Ottawa plans to increase francophone immigration targets to 12% by 2029, even as overall permanent resident admissions fall to 380,000 in 2026.
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The Government of Yukon has confirmed an allocation of 282 nominations for its 2026 Nominee Program, with two intake periods scheduled for January 19-30 and July 6-17.
Employers can submit expressions of interest online, with applications scored based on priority criteria, including regulated healthcare professionals, rural Yukon employers, and foreign nationals who have established roots in the territory.
Those who received Temporary Measure Letters of Support in 2024 or 2025 will be contacted directly without needing to submit new expressions of interest.
The program aims to address ongoing staffing shortages while supporting individuals already committed to building their lives in Yukon.
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The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot, launched in early 2025, is making strides in bringing French-speaking newcomers to communities outside Quebec.
Local economic development organizations are partnering with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to address labour shortages by connecting reliable employers with qualified candidates seeking permanent residence.
These efforts aim to bolster economic growth while preserving the cultural and demographic presence of Francophone communities across Canada. Training for participating organizations is underway, with application timelines for employers and candidates expected soon.
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Manitoba's post-secondary institutions are grappling with severe financial pressures after the Federal Government cut international student allocations by 40 per cent, dropping from 18,591 in 2025 to just 11,196 in 2026.
Advanced Education and Training Minister Renee Cable criticized the unilateral decision, noting it was made without provincial consultation and has led to plummeting enrolment and revenue losses across universities and colleges.
Cable emphasized that international students bring not only financial stability but also diversity and innovation to campuses.
Despite these federal-imposed challenges, Manitoba's Government pledges continued support for its education system while pushing for solutions with federal officials.
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