Canada's Strategic Immigration Shift: Recruiting H-1B Visa Holders While Reducing Foreign Students

Nov 06, 2025 04:59 pm CST

Canada is implementing a major immigration policy transformation, reducing foreign student admissions while creating specialized pathways for H-1B visa holders and elite researchers. Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has allocated $1.2 billion to attract over 1,000 skilled professionals as part of a strategy to balance population growth while maintaining the influx of highly skilled workers essential for economic competitiveness.