00:00And moving on, Canadian Prime Minister Markhani's government is weighing major changes to its express entry immigration system.
00:10Now, these changes could open new, faster pathways to Canada for skilled professionals worldwide, especially from India.
00:18Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, or the IRCC, has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on creating three new occupational categories for permanent residency.
00:34They include senior managers, scientists and researchers, and highly skilled military personnel to support the Canadian Armed Forces.
00:43The aim? Attract top global talent, fix critical labour shortages, and keep Canada competitive on the world stage.
00:54If approved, these categories would roll out in 2026.
00:59The consultation is open until the 3rd of September, and the final details are still under wraps.
01:05The Express Entry is a Canadian immigration system used to manage applications for permanent residents from skilled workers.
01:15Introduced in 2023, it ranks candidates through a Comprehensive Ranking System, or the CRS.
01:23Now, the ranking is based on factors like age, education level, work experience, and language skills.
01:29Those with the highest scores get invitations to apply, or ITAs, for permanent residency.
01:37For 2026, Canada also plans to keep priority categories such as French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec, healthcare, skilled trades, education professionals, STEM professionals, agriculture, and agri-food.
01:54International students, among which Indians form one of the largest groups, are watching closely.
02:02New categories could alter which fields qualify for the three-year post-graduation work permit.
02:08If approved, students with relevant work experience from their home countries coming to Canada for postgraduate studies in management or STEM could find themselves eligible for ITAs for permanent residency much faster than before.
02:26In a world where immigration crackdowns are becoming the norm, Canada moves to loosen its path to citizenship, with a focus on its domestic shortage of skilled workers.
02:40Canada is already struggling to find qualified professionals across sectors.
02:45The problem has become worse due to a mismatch between available skills and job requirements, and a wave of retirements looming large.
02:55The government estimates 700,000 skilled workers will retire by the year 2028, making skilled immigrants crucial to fill the void.
03:06For India and many other countries with a strong, skilled workforce, these proposed changes could open new, faster routes into Canada's job market.
03:17But much will depend on how category-based draws are structured.
03:23If implemented well, this could address Canada's labour shortages, while giving qualified professionals worldwide, including from India, a fair shot at permanent residency.
03:35And yet, the community is now.
03:36That could be a good thing for a better.
03:36Thank you, everybody.
03:53Thank you, everybody.
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