In this episode of the Borderlines Podcast, Amandeep Hayer and Steven Meurrens break down the latest Express Entry reforms under consideration by IRCC, and what they could mean for applicants, lawyers, and Canada’s immigration system as a whole.
We walk through newly released consultation materials (shared with permission from the Canadian Bar Association), including:
- a complete overhaul of Express Entry, including merging the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Class into a single program;
- a shift toward high-wage occupations as a key selection factor;
- the potential removal or reduction of points for spouses, French language ability, Canadian study, and siblings in Canada; and
- changes to language thresholds, work experience requirements, and ranking criteria.
We also explore the broader policy implications, including whether these reforms will actually improve outcomes. As it turns out, when it comes to predicting earnings in Canada the points do matter.
IRCC’s powerpoint can be found here:
💬 We want to hear from you: What do you think about these proposed changes?