Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced plans to conduct more “national draws” for temporary residents already in Canada who are applying for permanent residence (PR), as reported by CIC News.“Pull” from benchmark PR selection cycles through pathways such as managed Express Entry programs, where candidates from a pool are chosen based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores – or for specific professional experience or proficiency in the French language – and are invited to apply (ITA). ) for public relations.

The minister’s remarks were made as part of an overall statement on managing the number of temporary residents in Canada, aimed at easing strain on vital sectors such as housing and health care.

Temporary residents are defined as people living or working in Canada on a non-permanent basis, including foreign nationals with work or study permits who reside in Canada, CIC News says.

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“As part of our efforts to ease the transition of temporary residents to permanent residence, we will hold more national draws for us (the federal government) and ask provinces and territories participating in the Provincial Nominee Program to make even with their allowances,” Miller said. said.

What does this mean for newcomers already in Canada?Miller’s statements suggest a possible trend toward focusing on people already in Canada with work or study permits as potential candidates for permanent residency. However, it is important to recognize that the exact impact of Miller’s remarks on policy remains unclear. Canada’s immigration system has already shown a tendency to favor candidates already in the country, although this approach is not entirely new, according to the CIC News report.

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the immigration programs managed by Express Entry, serving as a specific federal pathway to Canada for candidates who have already established themselves in the country’s workforce and society .

Similarly, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) represent another immigration pathway that often focuses on individuals who have begun to become part of Canadian society. These programs are primarily administered by provincial and territorial authorities, who often invite applicants residing in their respective territories.