Canada | Pilot offering economic immigration pathways for refugees extended

The government of Canada extended the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) until Dec. 31, 2025, to offer safe, legal immigration pathways and work opportunities to refugees and persons with similar protection needs.

• The EMPP helps skilled refugees and other displaced people apply for permanent residence in Canada while supporting employers in critical sectors facing labor shortages.
• Since the EMPP’s inception, more than 970 people have been admitted to Canada and have filled labor market needs in in-demand sectors such as healthcare, construction and food service.
• The government extended the federal stream of the EMPP through the end of the year, with an annual intake cap of 950 applications in 2025.
• More information about EMPP can be found here.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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