IRCC has been sending clear signals about the kinds of candidates Canada wants more of in 2026.

It’s not a crystal ball—but 2025 policy moves + draw patterns offer useful clues.

Here are the candidate profiles most likely to be in focus. 🧵 🇨🇦 In-Canada applicants (Canadian work experience)

IRCC leaned heavily on candidates with Canadian work experience in 2025—especially through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

The Levels Plan also signals a measure to transition up to 33,000 temporary foreign workers to permanent residence in 2026–2027.

Today, @CitImmCanada released some long-awaited good news for #immigration candidates both in and outside of #Canada. Here’s a quick summary of the major announcements [THREAD] #ExpressEntry invitations to FSWP, CEC, and FSTP candidates are resuming in July and the majority of new applications expected to return to six-month processing time.