Strategy to Expand Transitions to Permanent Residency

This strategy sets out a range of pathways focused on increasing opportunities to transition

from temporary to permanent residence, strengthening Canada’s ability to meet a wide range

of labour needs and address long-term labour shortages, and supporting community and

regional needs. IRCC goal is to strengthen the connection between the labour market and IRCC

immigration programs, to ensure the Canadian economy has the broad range of skills needed

across all different sectors from health, hospitality, transportation, trades, and resources, IT and

engineering. IRCC is focused on helping individuals transition from temporary to

permanent residence by expanding or adjusting the existing pathways for foreign nationals who

are working in Canada and seeking to stay, including international student graduates.

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