Commitments
Increase funding for asylum claim processing
Allocates funding to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada to expedite and support the processing of asylum claims in Canada.
ImmigrationLimit Settlement Program eligibility for economic immigrants
Readjust the Settlement Program to implement limits on program eligibility specifically for economic immigrants.
ImmigrationAdjust the Interim Housing Assistance Program
Scale back the Interim Housing Assistance Program to align with a decline in asylum claimants.
ImmigrationInvest $66 million to improve asylum claim processing efficiency at the IRB
Allocates $66 million over two years (2026-2028) to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) to expedite and support the processing of asylum claims.
ImmigrationIntroduce a co-payment model for the Interim Federal Health Program
IRCC will implement a modest co-payment requirement for supplemental health products and services, such as prescription medication and dental care, under the Interim Federal Health Program.
ImmigrationTransfer International Mobility Program compliance inspections to ESDC
To simplify employer compliance and reduce federal duplication, IRCC will shift the responsibility for conducting employer-focused inspections under the International Mobility Program to Employment and Social Development Canada.
ImmigrationProvide healthcare support funding for asylum claimants and refugees
Allocate over $1 billion between 2025 and 2027 to support the healthcare needs of asylum claimants and refugees.
HealthcareLaunch an accelerated pathway for H1-B visa holders
To address labor shortages in advanced industries and healthcare, the government will introduce an expedited visa pathway specifically for current H1-B visa holders.
ImmigrationEnable Real-Time Information Sharing for Immigration Status and Removals
Implements a real-time data sharing system between federal, provincial, and territorial governments regarding immigration claimant status and removals.
ImmigrationRevitalize the Global Skills Strategy to Attract Highly Skilled Talent
Updates the Global Skills Strategy to specifically target highly skilled talent from the United States to support high-growth Canadian businesses.
ImmigrationTighten Visa Requirements
Implements stricter criteria and vetting processes for issuing visas to foreign nationals to strengthen border integrity.
ImmigrationCap Permanent Resident Admissions at 1% of Population Annually Beyond 2027
Limits the annual intake of new permanent residents to no more than 1% of the total Canadian population for years following 2027.
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