Ottawa adding express entry points for permanent resident applicants in 'high-wage' jobs - CBC
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PoliticsOttawa is adding new express entry points for some permanent residency applicants in "high-wage" jobs, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Friday. Requirement for employers to prove they can't find qualified Canadians being removedDavid Baxter · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 16, 2026 3:11 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 16Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced the changes on Friday. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)Ottawa is adding new express entry points for some permanent residency applicants in "high-wage" jobs, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said on Friday. The government also plans to remove the requirement for an employer to prove they can't find a qualified Canadian for those jobs. The policies, which will take effect on Nov. 3, will apply to applicants who already have Canadian work experience, or who have a job offer in a high-wage field such as engineering.
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