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There is no reason why the two cannot co-exist, as the applicant could intend to reside in whichever country granted him residency first. If that country was Canada, he would reside in Quebec, the court added.
The category-based selection feature is an excellent opportunity for skilled workers who want to move to Canada permanently through the Express Entry program.
In an effort to address shortages in the Canadian labour market, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates.
Two lawyers speak out against new policy that 'ignores' really qualified people, 'squanders' a resource that's there
Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023, with 70,000 candidates already invited this year through Express Entry draws. The country saw a record high of 405,000 permanent residents in 2022.