Legislative Authority for Targeted Express Entry Invitations
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Policy effect
The Budget Implementation Act, 2022 (Bill C-19) amended the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, granting the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship the authority to issue Express Entry invitations based on specific target attributes—such as specialized work experience or language proficiency—to better meet regional and economic labor market goals, rather than relying solely on the CRS score.
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Department of Finance CanadaDepartment of Finance Canada. Legislative Authority for Targeted Express Entry Invitations. Effective 2022-06-23.Open official source
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Other Canada changes operative in 2022
- 2022-01-01Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Atlantic Immigration Class) — SOR/2021-242
- 2022-01-01Transition of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot to the Permanent Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
- 2022-01-15Mandatory Entry Vaccination Requirements for Previously Exempt Groups
- 2022-02-15Emergency Border and Entry Compliance Measures
- 2022-02-28Phased Easing of COVID-19 Border Restrictions and Post-Arrival Testing Requirements
- 2022-03-04Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Excessive Demand)
- 2022-03-09Expiry of Live-Action Film/TV Graphic Designer LMIA Exemption
- 2022-04-01Mandatory Electronic Submission for Temporary Residence Applications (MI51)
- 2022-04-04TFW Program Workforce Solutions Road Map: High-Wage and GTS Duration Extension
- 2022-04-26Electronic Travel Authorization Exemption for US Lawful Permanent Residents (SOR/2022-80)
- 2022-04-30Increase in Permanent Residence Fees
- 2022-06-21Increase to Immigration Loans Program Funding
- 2022-06-23Temporary Public Policy for Afghan Resettlement Update
- 2022-07-04Enhancements to Parent and Grandparent Super Visa Program
- 2022-07-26Express Entry Ministerial Instructions 2022-1: Online Studies Exclusion
- 2022-07-2818-Month Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Extensions
- 2022-08-03Permanent Residence Pathway for Families of Air Disaster Victims
- 2022-08-08Resumption of Refugee Protection Claimant Document (RPCD) Renewals
- 2022-09-01Distance Learning policy transition for PGWP eligibility
- 2022-09-01Transition Period and Scope Reduction for Distance Learning Measures (PGWP)
- 2022-09-15RNIP Work Experience Criteria Update
- 2022-09-23Express Entry Eligibility Expansion for Physicians
- 2022-09-26Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers) — SOR/2022-142
- 2022-09-27Conclusive Findings of Fact in Organized Criminality Inadmissibility Determinations (SOR/2022-198)
- 2022-09-29Temporary Public Policy for Afghan Refugee Sponsorship
- 2022-10-12Streamlining Immigration Medical Examination (IME) Requirements
- 2022-11-01Update to International Experience Canada (IEC) Bilateral Agreement with Italy
- 2022-11-16Temporary Policy for Refugee Claimants' Open Work Permits
- 2022-11-16Transition to National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021
- 2022-12-19Temporary Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Waiver for Iranian Nationals