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Marc Miller, has expressed concern over the rising number of international students seeking asylum to stay in the country, calling it an "alarming trend."

Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that French-speaking immigration outside Quebec has surpassed the 2024 target of 6%, reaching over 7%—a 100% increase in just three years.

On March 21st, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to increase "domestic draws" for temporary residents in Canada seeking permanent residency (PR). These draws are part of programs like Express Entry, selecting candidates based on factors like scores, professional experience, or French language skills. This initiative is intended to alleviate strains on essential sectors by facilitating the transition of temporary residents, such as those on work or study permits, to permanent status.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller assured that Canada remains "an open country" despite new cuts to immigration targets, reducing 2025 projections from 485,000 to 395,000 and further dropping numbers for 2026 and 2027. This shift, he explained, reflects Canada’s need for a balanced, manageable migration system.

IRCC announced a cap of 292,000 new study permits for college and undergraduate students out of an overall intake of 360,000 for 2024, aimed at managing "unsustainable growth" in the international student program.

Canadian Ministers Marc Miller (Immigration) and David McGuinty (Public Safety) have unveiled a series of measures to strengthen border security and address immigration-related challenges. The announcement comes amidst increasing scrutiny of border policies, ongoing concerns over asylum system abuse, and new developments in US-Canada relations.

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is increasing the number of temporary resident visa (TRV) applications it will process for Palestinian extended family members in Gaza from 1,000 to 5,000. This measure aims to help more families reunite with their relatives in Canada.

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, emphasized the need for stronger measures to address the misuse of visitor visas. Temporary visitors sometimes overstay or find ways to illegally extend their stay or work in Canada. Some even use Canada as a gateway to illegally enter the U.S., revealing gaps in border control.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to end flagpoling, a practice allowing newcomers to obtain same-day immigration services by briefly leaving and re-entering Canada at the border. Temporary residents will instead need to apply online to extend their stay.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller plans to propose reforms to Canada’s immigration and asylum systems amid reduced permanent resident targets and stricter temporary worker rules.

Canada is set to lower its immigration targets over the next three years, starting in 2025. The country’s new Immigration Levels Plan, announced on October 24, outlines a reduction in permanent resident admissions, with a focus on rebalancing the system to prioritize economic immigrants already residing in Canada. Here’s a summary of the key changes:

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has highlighted concerns about the growing number of international students in Canada. Speaking to CTV News, Miller noted the need for provinces to manage these numbers more effectively. In 2022, there were over 800,000 international students in Canada, with projections of reaching 900,000 by the end of 2023, a significant rise from 275,000 in 2012.

Canada's international student population is booming. Immigration Minister Marc Miller anticipates hosting around 900,000 international students in 2023, but internal documents suggest it might be even higher. Forecasts predict 1.4 million international student applications by 2027, with a rapid rise in study permit applications from 2019 to 2022.

Recent discussions around Canada’s asylum and refugee policies highlight the complex challenges of maintaining humanitarian principles while addressing domestic concerns. Immigration Minister Marc Miller recently reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to processing Syrian refugee claims, even as European nations withdraw support for Syrian asylum seekers following the fall of Bashar Assad's regime. While Canada has taken in 45,000 Syrian refugees since 2015, some voices advocate for halting new applications, citing risks of regime supporters or terrorist fighters entering the country during this transitional period.

Federal and provincial officials are considering significant changes to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility. The PGWP allows international students who have completed an eligible program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) to work in Canada.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has addressed U.S. Republican senators' claims that Canada’s immigration program for Palestinians from Gaza poses a threat to American security. The senators alleged the program could allow individuals with potential ties to Hamas easier access to the U.S., Miller stated that Palestinian applicants receive temporary visas only valid within Canada and that entry into the U.S. remains subject to American policies and security screenings involving U.S. cooperation.

Canada's Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller, has introduced the Francophone Minority Communities Pilot Program (FMCSP), aimed at increasing international student admissions in Francophone communities across Canada. This pilot program addresses the existing challenges faced by students from eligible countries in Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas, offering them a direct pathway to permanent residency after completing their studies.

The demand for sponsoring parents and grandparents significantly exceeds Canada’s available admission targets.

Critics argue that Canada's recent immigration surge is disadvantaging its youth. In 2023, Canada’s population grew by 3.2% with 1.3 million newcomers, a rate more than three times higher than that of the United States.

In a year-end interview, Immigration Minister Marc Miller highlighted the strain on Canada’s immigration system, describing it as “overheated” due to record-high numbers of newcomers in recent years. He emphasized that this surge has challenged the longstanding consensus on the benefits of immigration, prompting his department to introduce stricter measures in 2024 to restore balance.