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Canada Immigration Briefing — December 31, 2025

In a major December shake‑up, IRCC issued 1,123 ITAs — the biggest PNP‑focused Express Entry draw of 2025 — while launching a dedicated Express Entry category for doctors with 5,000 PR slots reserved for practice‑ready physicians. Starting December 1, several immigration and work‑permit application fees also rose, affecting candidates under programs such as IEC. Meanwhile, the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan confirms Canada will continue welcoming about 380,000 new permanen

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