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Ottawa has allegedly approved 834,010 temporary resident applications as youth unemployment soars.
The Business Standard said India’s significant share underscores its growing role in Canada’s temporary resident program. The figure aligns with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) 2025 study permit target of 437,000, though the exact timeframe for the 834,010 approvals remains unspecified in the report, noted as “early 2025.”
Official data from ApplyBoard indicates approximately 207,000 new study permits were projected for 2025, with adjustments for extensions, while work permit approvals remain less detailed.
The inclusion of both study and work permits in the 834,010 total suggests a broad application of temporary residency, though IRCC has not yet released a comprehensive breakdown for this period.
The surge in approvals comes amid economic pressures and a cap on study permits, set at 437,000 for 2025, down from 485,000 in 2024. The focus on high-demand sectors aligns with Canada’s immigration strategy to bolster its workforce.
However, without a precise definition of “early 2025” or full IRCC confirmation, the exact scope of these approvals awaits further official clarification. Business Standard’s reporting provides a critical snapshot of Canada’s immigration trends as of August 2025.