On October 3, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated guidelines concerning the Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) work permit category. These revisions introduce a more restrictive interpretation of the ICT category, significantly impacting foreign companies seeking to establish or expand operations in Canada.

The changes to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, which will take effect on November 1, 2024, will have a significant impact on international students who wish to work in Canada after graduation. The new language and field of study requirements, particularly for students submitting study permit applications after the deadline, add extra considerations.

Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a reduction in the temporary resident population from 6.5% of Canada’s total population to 5% by 2026. To achieve this goal, the federal government is taking action to manage the growth of temporary residents and hold employers accountable for system abuse. Specific measures include reforming the international student program, tightening the eligibility requirements for temporary foreign workers, enforcing employer compliance more strictly, and strengthening labor market impact assessments to reduce fraud.

On June 3, 2024, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Marc Miller, announced the introduction of new enhanced caregiver pilot programs in Toronto.

On May 31, 2024, Canada's Express Entry issued the 297th round of invitations and category was Canadian Experience Class, with 3000 invitations issued and a minimum score of 522.

On May 30, 2024, Canada's Express Entry issued the 296th round of invitations for category Provincial Nominee Program, with 2985 invitations issued and a minimum score of 676.

In response to the growing processing times for immigration applications, the Canadian government announced a series of reform measures aimed at the Start-Up Visa and Self-Employed programs. These measures, which are set to take effect on April 30, 2024, aim to reduce backlogs and expedite the approval process, thus enhancing the efficiency of the immigration system and improving services for both newcomers and Canadian citizens.

On April 24, 2024, Canada's Express Entry issued the 295th round of invitations for category French language proficiency, with 1400 invitations issued and a minimum score of 410. The number of invitations was 100 less than the previous round of category French language proficiency (291st round) which had 1500 invitations, and the minimum score was 22 points more than the previous score of 388.

On April 23, 2024, Canada's Express Entry issued the 294th round of invitations for category General, with 2095 invitations issued and a minimum score of 529. The number of invitations was 815 more than the previous round (292nd round) of category General which had 1280 invitations, and the minimum score was 20 points less than the previous score of 549.

On April 11, 2024, Canada's Express Entry issued the 293rd round of invitations for STEM occupations, with 4500 invitations issued and a minimum score of 491. The number of invitations was 1400 less than the previous STEM round (274th round), which had 5900 invitations, and the minimum score increased by 10 points from 481.