July 2025 Canada updates: IRCC’s Express Entry draw issues 356 PNP ITAs at 750 CRS, Vancouver’s new homes average $1.98M, population growth slows, and temporary resident targets falter. Go Canada Services offers expert guidance.
Canada Immigration and Housing Updates July 2025: Express Entry PNP Draw, Vancouver’s $1.98M Homes, Population Growth Slows, Temporary Resident Shortfall
Express Entry PNP Draw, Vancouver’s $1.98M Homes Introduction
July 2025 marks significant developments in Canada’s immigration and housing sectors. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first July Express Entry draw, targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
Statistics Canada’s 2024 housing report highlights Vancouver’s $1.98M average for new single-detached homes, while population growth slows due to rising emigration and declining immigration. The temporary resident target of 5% remains elusive, with numbers still high. Go Canada Services, a trusted firm since 2004, provides expert support to navigate these Canada immigration updates and housing trends. This article explores these developments and how Go Canada Services can assist.
IRCC’s July 2025 Express Entry Draw Targets PNP Candidates
On July 7, 2025, IRCC held Express Entry draw #354, issuing 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to PNP candidates with a cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 750, up eight points from the previous PNP draw.
The tie-breaking rule was March 19, 2025, at 04:09:09 UTC. With 256,224 profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 6, 2025, IRCC has invited 42,201 candidates in 2025, including 5,851 PNP candidates. This aligns with the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, reducing permanent resident admissions to 395,000 in 2025 and prioritizing in-Canada transitions (40% of admissions).
PNP draws, boosted by 600 CRS points for nominations, target regional labor needs in sectors like healthcare and construction. For Express Entry support, visit Go Canada Services’ Immigration Programs.
Vancouver’s Housing Market: $1.98M Average for New Single-Detached Homes
Statistics Canada’s 2024 housing report reveals Vancouver CMA as Canada’s priciest market for new single-detached homes, averaging $1.98M in Q4 2024, followed by Kelowna, Victoria, and Kamloops. Condominium apartments now account for 45.1% of completed homes (up from 38.6% in 2014), while single-detached homes dropped to 30.4% (from 39.4%). Unsold inventory rose 59% year-over-year, signaling a subdued market.
This aligns with a June 2025 report noting Vancouver’s benchmark price at $1,173,100, down 2.8% annually, with detached homes at $2,078,420 (down 11%). Housing pressures, linked to immigration, are noted in X posts, with @debrawhyte citing a correlation with rising costs. For housing-related immigration planning, contact Go Canada Services via WhatsApp at +1(438)883-4577.
Canada’s Population Growth Slows Amid Demographic Shifts
Statistics Canada reports Canada’s slowest quarterly population growth since Q3 2020, the second-slowest since 1946, driven by declining immigration and rising emigration. International immigration, once the primary growth driver, is losing impact due to economic and social factors, including housing affordability and infrastructure strain.
The 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan cuts permanent resident targets to 395,000 in 2025, 380,000 in 2026, and 365,000 in 2027, responding to these pressures. X posts, like @Its_Shebi_Niazi, highlight the reduced targets and focus on in-Canada transitions. These shifts aim to balance economic growth with sustainability. For permanent residency guidance, explore Go Canada Services’ Permanent Resident Services.
Temporary Resident Target Shortfall Persists
Canada’s goal to reduce temporary residents to 5% of the population by 2026 faces challenges, with 2.97 million temporary residents (7.12% of the population) in mid-2025, down slightly from 7.35% in late 2024.
The 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan sets targets at 305,900 international students and 367,750 temporary workers annually, but experts predict the 5% goal may not be met until 2029 due to infrastructure and coordination issues. X posts, such as @teamjobangill, reflect concerns about tightened policies impacting temporary residents. For work or study permit assistance, visit Go Canada Services’ Work Permit Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about July 2025 Canada immigration and housing updates:
- What were the details of the July 2025 Express Entry PNP draw?
IRCC issued 356 ITAs to PNP candidates on July 7, 2025, with a CRS cut-off of 750, up eight points, and a tie-breaking rule of March 19, 2025, at 04:09:09 UTC. - What does Statistics Canada’s 2024 housing report say about Vancouver?
Vancouver’s new single-detached homes averaged $1.98M in Q4 2024, with condos at 45.1% of completions and unsold inventory up 59% year-over-year. - Why is Canada’s population growth slowing?
Rising emigration and declining immigration, driven by economic and social factors like housing affordability, have led to the slowest growth since Q3 2020. - Why is Canada missing its temporary resident target?
With 2.97 million temporary residents (7.12% of the population) in mid-2025, infrastructure and coordination issues may delay the 5% target until 2029.
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