IRCC’s strategic plan for Asia and the Americas has been recently released. Both regions should benefit from IRCC’s partnership goal, which includes immigration to Canada. Collaborating more with governments in those regions (especially in economic matters and refugee and asylum seeker aid). As well as advancing Canada’s immigration policies and interests.
Asia
IRCC’s top priorities in Asia are refugee protection and migration management. This region is the source of the largest number of immigrants to Canada as citizens and permanent residents. To assure more regular immigration to Canada at a higher level of quality. IRCC is working with regional partners to implement a variety of measures. Canada will seek to expand its regular routes for immigration from Asia along with maintaining the integrity of its selection process.
A number of important objectives Canada has identified for supporting at-risk communities. It includes Afghanistan, Xinjiang, China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh’s Rohingya crisis. Refugee relief and protection have also been a priority for Canada.
The report of IRCC’s strategic plan for Asia and the Americas also included a list of partners and associations that Canada has aspired to work with:
- Afghanistan: Over 40,000 Afghan refugees will be accepted by Canada to support and protect refugees and vulnerable populations.
- Bangladesh: The bilateral agreements between Canada and Bangladesh show that both countries are committed to enhancing migration initiatives in quality and scope. Canadian officials mention the Rohingya Muslims’ plight in Bangladesh. These are major concerns in their goal of protecting refugees abroad.
- China: Canada actively engages in negotiations with China in order to improve immigration standards and maintain regular economic. Immigration ties in accordance with developments between China and the United States. The relationship between the two countries has deteriorated as Canada continues to retaliate against the treatment of Uyghurs and Hong Kong citizens through immigration measures.
- India: As the largest source of immigration to Canada, India is a major partner that Canada hopes to improve. As part of its economic and social ties with India. The IRCC will increase its immigration efforts from India while also promoting Canada’s interests.
- Pakistan: Pakistan immigration is a key part of Canada’s efforts to aid victims of the conflict in nearby Afghanistan.
- Philippines: IRCC seeks to increase legal immigration efforts between the Philippines and Canada in order to promote regular immigration for Filipinos to Canada.
The Americas
It aims to enhance the influence of Canada in the Americas by engaging with important partners and strengthening local protections. Also, educating other nations about immigration, and encouraging regular immigration to support the country’s economic and social goals.
The Canadian government will similarly work to improve refugee and vulnerable person support worldwide in line with its international activities. 2023 is expected to see 700 to 800 refugees resettled in the Americas. Canada plans to take in up to 1,000 more in 2024.
By promoting its immigration programs and maintaining the integrity of its immigration system. Canada will achieve its domestic objectives and maintain regional stability.
- Brazil: IRCC will promote legal immigration from Brazil. As well as maintenance programs for legal immigration, strengthening economic connections, and bilateral ties with the nation. Furthermore, Canada plans to continue to do everything possible to improve Brazilian immigration processing timelines and channels since Brazil is one of its most important keys in achieving all of its objectives in the Americas.
- Columbia: The Canadian government will assist Colombian authorities in managing irregular immigration from the country, assisting asylum seekers and refugees from neighboring Venezuela, and assisting with repatriation.
- Haiti: The government of Canada will cooperate with Haiti to facilitate regular immigration between the two nations. The government also provides humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers seeking shelter in Canada.
- Mexico: In addition to working to strengthen regular migration initiatives with Mexico, Canada will promote legal immigration routes such as the CUSMA work visa program. A cooperative effort will be made by the IRCC with Mexican authorities in order to support refugees and asylum seekers as well as resolve cases of irregular immigration. Mexico is seen by Canada, just like Brazil, as a critical partner in meeting its strategic goals within the Americas.
Canada’s recently announced immigration levels plan for 2023-2025 will definitely incorporate this. As well as prioritize the objectives and concerns raised in the Asia and America strategy study.
