Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s 2024-25 Departmental Plan: A Comprehensive Overview
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its 2024-25 Departmental Plan, outlining the department’s priorities, plans, and associated costs for the upcoming three fiscal years. This blog post provides a concise summary of the plan’s key highlights.
Vision and Mission
IRCC’s vision is to create a more welcoming experience for newcomers, align immigration with labor market needs, and develop a comprehensive growth plan. The department’s mission is to attract the people Canada needs to grow its economy, support diversity, and strengthen communities.
Key Priorities
- *2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan*: Tailored to support economic growth while balancing pressures in areas like housing, healthcare, and infrastructure.
- *Francophone Immigration*: IRCC has received $137.2M over five years to encourage Francophone immigration to Canada.
- *International Student Program Reform*: Aims to strengthen program integrity, address student vulnerability, and unethical recruitment.
- *Processing Efficiency*: IRCC has made significant investments in processing, reducing overall processing times and the need for clients to call or email to check the status of their application.
- *Business Transformation*: IRCC will undergo a significant business transformation to modernize its programs and services through the Digital Platform Modernization program (DPM).
Spending Reductions
IRCC plans to reduce spending by $97.2M in 2024-25, $103.1M in 2025-26, and $116.9M in 2026-27 and ongoing, through reductions in operating budget spending, travel costs, professional services, and workforce.
IRCC’s 2024-25 Departmental Plan outlines a comprehensive approach to immigration, focusing on creating a more welcoming experience for newcomers, aligning immigration with labor market needs, and developing a comprehensive growth plan. The department’s commitment to reducing spending while modernizing its programs and services will help ensure a sustainable and stable population growth for Canada.
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