IRCC invites 6,000 Francophone applicants; new youth integration study; TD report on easing housing & labour pressure; IEC 2025 final draw results.
Canada Immigration Updates: New Francophone Draw, Youth Integration Study & Housing / Labour Report
Today’s Highlights
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IRCC invites 6,000 Francophone candidates under Express Entry.
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Statistics Canada reports integration challenges for immigrant youth in major cities.
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TD Economics confirms immigration level reduction is relieving labour & housing pressure.
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IRCC holds the final IEC draw of 2025 inviting 2,946 candidates.
Canada Invited 6,000 Francophone Candidates Under Express Entry
Key Details
On October 29, 2025, IRCC held Express Entry draw #376, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for francophone candidates.
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Cut-off score: 416 points (↓ 16 points)
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Tie-breaking rule: September 8, 2025 at 15:27:09 UTC
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2025 total: 81,485 ITAs, including 36,000 to Francophones
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Immigrant Youth in Urban Areas Face Community Belonging Challenges
A new Statistics Canada study (2021–2024) reveals belonging differences between youth groups:
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Immigrant youth: 54% report community connection
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Non-immigrants: 50%
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Urban youth: 50%
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Rural youth: 59%
Despite immigrant youth reporting higher belonging overall, those living in major cities struggle more socially — largely due to housing pressure, employment transitions, and rising living costs.
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TD Economics: Immigration Reduction Helps Ease Housing & Labour Market Pressures
A new TD Economics report confirms that Canada’s immigration level cuts are positively affecting the economy:
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Population growth dropped from 3.2% (Q2 2024) → 0.9% (2025)
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Rental pressure is decreasing
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Unemployment stabilizing
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Purpose-built rentals forecasted to grow 3–3.5% (half of 2024 pace)
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Consumer spending remains resilient
This signals better market balance for both housing and employment trends.
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IRCC Conducted the Last IEC Draw of 2025 and Invited 2,946 Candidates
Since October 10, 2025, IRCC invited 2,946 young foreign nationals to apply for IEC open work permits.
As of October 27, 40,086 candidates were still awaiting invitations.
Largest country selections included:
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France – 472
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Germany – 350
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Korea – 679
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Ireland – 232
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Italy – 229
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New Zealand – 109
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UK – 34
Total ITAs under IEC in 2025: 102,289
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Youth Integration Study
A new Statistics Canada analysis exploring community belonging among youth between 2021 and 2024 is drawing national attention. While the findings initially suggest immigrant youth demonstrate slightly stronger social connectedness (54%) compared to non-immigrant youth (50%), deeper data paints a more complex picture—especially in large urban areas where most newcomers reside.
Despite reporting similar or greater feelings of belonging overall, immigrant youth living in cities experience notable challenges integrating into their communities. Urban youth reported a belonging rate of only 50%, significantly lower than the 59% rate among their rural peers.
Analysts suggest this gap may be influenced by several factors: higher living costs, more transient populations, and reduced opportunities for casual community interaction compared to small or rural towns.
The report highlights that youth aged 20–29 face particularly difficult transitions as they navigate post-secondary education, early career stages, and rising housing instability. These stressors often contribute to weakened community ties, even when culturally diverse environments offer greater social acceptance.
Many immigrant youth also face additional pressures, such as language adaptation, financial responsibilities, and the need to support family members both in Canada and abroad.
Community organizations note that targeted programming—including mentorship, language support, and cultural community centers—remains essential for newcomer settlement success. The authors emphasize that strengthening social networks for immigrant youth is not only beneficial for well-being but also for long-term labor market stability, civic engagement, and national integration outcomes.
Overall, the study underscores the need for multi-level collaboration—among governments, schools, social agencies, and employers—to build meaningful pathways that help young newcomers establish roots, pursue career growth, and fully participate in Canada’s evolving social fabric.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many Francophone candidates were invited in the latest draw?
A1: IRCC issued 6,000 ITAs to French-speaking candidates under Express Entry.
Q2: What is the lowest score accepted in this Francophone draw?
A2: The cut-off score was 416.
Q3: Are immigrant youth well-integrated in Canada?
A3: Yes. Immigrant youth report stronger sense of belonging, but those in major cities face more challenges.
Q4: Why did Canada reduce immigration levels?
A4: To relieve pressure on housing and labour markets — both of which have begun to stabilize.
Q5: Is IEC now closed for 2025?
A5: Yes. The final IEC draw was conducted, and no new ITAs will be issued for 2025.
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