Here’s everything you need to know about the latest Canadian immigration updates – explained in simple terms! Whether you’re planning to apply for PR or just keeping track of the trends, this summary is for you.
🔷 New Express Entry Draw – Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
What happened?
On June 26, 2025, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) held an Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
- Number of Invitations: 3,000 people invited
- CRS Score Cut-off: 521
- Tie-breaking Date: November 21, 2024
- Draw Number: #353
Good news: The cut-off score dropped by 8 points from the last CEC draw.
📌 Total Express Entry Invitations in 2025 so far: 41,845
🔷 Manitoba PNP Draw – Close Family Gets Priority
Date: June 27, 2025
Draw Number: #248
Manitoba held a new draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Here’s the breakdown:
- Total Invitations: 492
- Close Relatives in Manitoba: 478 invitations
- Strategic Skilled Workers: 14 invitations
- Express Entry Candidates Included: 65
📌 Manitoba’s total invitations in 2025: 1,338
This draw focused on applicants with family in Manitoba, giving them a better chance to immigrate.
🔷 Canada’s Immigration Backlog Keeps Growing
Canada is facing a growing number of pending applications — also known as the immigration backlog.
- Total active files: 2,117,800
- Only 62.1% are being processed on time
Here’s what’s delayed:
- 36% of temporary visa applications (visitor, student, worker)
- 45% of permanent residence applications
- 19% of citizenship applications
Despite hiring more staff and improving systems, IRCC is still struggling to keep up.
🔷 Job Market Snapshot – Wages Up, Vacancies Down
April 2025 – Stats Canada Report
- Employment: Dropped slightly by 6,200 jobs
- Average Weekly Salary: Rose by 4.4% to $1,297.44
- Job Vacancies: Fell by 3.2% (Now at 501,300 open positions)
🔷 Healthcare jobs are growing
🔷 Food services and manufacturing jobs are shrinking
1. What is the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)?
It’s for skilled workers who already have at least 1 year of Canadian work experience. It’s one of the fastest PR pathways.
2. What is a CRS score?
CRS = Comprehensive Ranking System. It scores your profile based on age, education, work experience, and language. Higher score = better chance to get invited.
3. How does having family in Manitoba help?
If you have close relatives in Manitoba, you may get extra points or preference under their PNP program.
4. What is a backlog in immigration?
It means applications are taking longer than usual to process. Many files are waiting in line due to high demand and limited staff.
5. Which jobs are in demand in Canada right now?
Health care jobs are growing fast. Canada needs nurses, doctors, caregivers, and personal support workers. Tech and trades are also strong fields.
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Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only and not legal advice. Always consult experts like us or the official IRCC website for up-to-date details