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Canada Immigration Briefing — December 29, 2025

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A middle-aged man and a younger woman sit at a wooden table, seriously reviewing immigration documents; a passport lies beside printed forms, with soft daylight and a blurred Canadian flag in the background.”

Canada Immigration Briefing — December 29, 2025 Snapshots: New immigration measures of IRCC; 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan details; Immigration‑fee increases; OINP updates.


  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will unveil new immigration measures on December 8, 2025 aimed at strengthening Canada’s healthcare workforce — an initiative likely to include faster credential recognition and permanent‑residence pathways for internationally educated health professionals. Canada+1

  • The federal 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan remains front and centre: the plan confirms a target of 380,000 new permanent residents per year — with more admissions via provincial nominee streams planned for 2026 and beyond. Immigration News Canada+2CIC News+2

  • IRCC implemented a new round of immigration‑fee increases, effective December 1, 2025. Fees affected include inadmissibility‑related applications and work permits under the International Experience Canada (IEC). CIC News+2The Economic Times+2

  • The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is undergoing a major overhaul — consolidating its “Employer: Job Offer” streams into a single, streamlined track, with reforms expected to take effect in 2026. CIC News

What These Changes Mean — Clear Takeaways

  • Healthcare workers may get a fast‑track — The December 8 IRCC announcement suggests targeted support for internationally educated doctors, nurses, and allied professionals, potentially easing credential recognition and PR hurdles.

  • Permanent‑resident targets steady but strategic — With the 2026–2028 Plan holding steady at 380,000 PRs annually and boosting provincial‑nominee allocations, migrants with job offers or in‑province ties may see stronger chances.

  • Budget for higher fees — If you’re applying for IEC work permits, inadmissibility waivers, or related services after Dec 1, expect increased processing fees.

  • Ontario PNP applicants: review eligibility now — With OINP’s restructuring ahead, applicants should watch for new requirements and consolidated application paths starting in 2026.

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Canada Immigration Briefing — December 29, 2025


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