Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced four groundbreaking permanent residency pathways set to launch in 2025 despite reduced immigration targets. The new initiatives will include two enhanced caregiver pilot programs offering immediate PR upon arrival, a Rural Community Immigration Pilot aimed at strengthening smaller communities, and a Francophone Community Immigration Pilot designed to support French-speaking populations outside Quebec. These programs represent a strategic shift towards community-centred immigration, addressing labour shortages while promoting linguistic diversity across the nation.
