September 2025 Canada updates: 52% view TFWP negatively, CILA sues for newcomers’ legal rights, weekly earnings up 3.3% to $1,307.86, Alberta issues 1,443 AAIP ITAs. Go Canada Services offers expert immigration support.
Canada September 2025 Immigration Updates: TFWP Public Opinion Split, CILA Lawsuit, Weekly Earnings Rise, and Alberta AAIP Draws
TFWP Public Opinion Split, CILA Lawsuit Introduction
September 2025 brings significant immigration, legal, and economic developments in Canada, aligned with the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan (395,000 permanent residents, 673,650 temporary residents).
Key updates include divided public opinion on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), a Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) lawsuit defending newcomers’ right to legal representation, a 3.3% rise in average weekly earnings to $1,307.86, and Alberta issuing 1,443 invitations under three AAIP streams.
This article focuses on these updates, ensuring accuracy for September 28, 2025, and leverages web and X sources for context.
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Public Opinion Split on Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Canadians are divided on the TFWP. Key details:
- Details: An Angus Reid Institute survey reveals 52% of Canadians view the TFWP negatively, but a majority believe workers are unfairly blamed for economic issues. 55% think Canada accepts too many TFWs, citing impacts on housing, youth employment, and the labor market. Support for TFW citizenship pathways dropped from 36% to 30% over the past year, reflecting resistance despite recognition that government policies, not workers, are at fault.
- Context: X posts from @AngusReid highlight concerns over youth unemployment (14.5%) and housing shortages. The TFWP issued 105,000 permits in H1 2025, exceeding the 82,000 cap, amid a broader labor market contraction.
- Impact: TFWs should pursue permanent residency (PR) through Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to secure status. Employers in priority sectors (e.g., agriculture, NOC 85100) can continue using TFWP, but non-priority sectors may face increased scrutiny.
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CILA Files Lawsuit for Newcomers’ Right to Legal Representation
CILA challenges federal practices. Key findings:
- Details: The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) initiated legal action against federal ministers, arguing that excluding hired counsel from applicant correspondence violates newcomers’ rights. This practice costs taxpayers millions in avoidable litigation and disadvantages applicants. CILA seeks Federal Court declarations to ensure the right to counsel in all immigration processes, potentially driving legislative and policy reforms.
- Context: X posts from @CILA_Office note procedural fairness concerns, with 901,700 pending applications and a 65.4% study permit refusal rate in 2025. The lawsuit aligns with ongoing issues like Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) penalties ($509,100 since 2018) for immigration violations.
- Impact: Newcomers should engage regulated consultants to ensure representation. A successful lawsuit could streamline processes, reduce refusals, and address the 901,700-application backlog.
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Average Weekly Earnings Rise 3.3% in July 2025
Canada’s labor market shows modest gains. Key points:
- Details: Statistics Canada reports average weekly earnings rose to $1,307.86 in July 2025, a 3.3% year-over-year increase. Payroll employment grew by 21,600 positions (+0.1%) after June’s decline, with healthcare leading gains (+14,900) and manufacturing contracting (-4,600). Job vacancies fell 4.2% to 469,900, with the unemployment-to-job vacancy ratio at 3.3, the highest since January 2017 (excluding pandemic periods).
- Context: X posts from @StatCan_eng highlight persistent labor market tightness, with healthcare demand (NOC 33102) driving growth despite 469,900 vacancies. The rise follows a broader Q2 2025 contraction (505,900 vacancies, down 3.6%).
- Impact: Job seekers should target healthcare for stable earnings growth. Employers can leverage PNPs like AAIP to address shortages in high-demand sectors.
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Alberta Issues Invitations Under Three AAIP Streams
Alberta bolsters immigration efforts. Key insights:
- Details: On September 24, 2025, Alberta announced AAIP draws: 1,113 invitations under the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) on September 12, 320 under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway on September 16, and up to 10 under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway on September 17. Alberta has invited 5,585 candidates in 2025.
- Context: X posts from @AlbertaImm emphasize focus on tech (NOC 21211) and law enforcement (NOC 41310). Alberta’s 6,403 nominations in 2025 include 1,528 additional spots, despite 8.4% unemployment.
- Impact: Candidates should secure job offers in tech or law enforcement with CLB 7+. Employers can use AAIP to address labor shortages in priority sectors.
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Immigration and Settlement Strategies
- TFWs Seeking PR: Apply through CEC or PNPs like AAIP or MPNP, ensuring valid work permits and job offers in priority sectors (e.g., NOC 85100, 33102).
- Newcomers Facing Application Issues: Use regulated consultants (e.g., RCICs) to ensure proper representation and avoid refusals. Monitor CILA lawsuit outcomes for potential process improvements.
- Job Seekers in Healthcare: Target roles in healthcare (NOC 33102) for stable earnings and leverage PNP pathways like AAIP or NBPNP for PR.
- Alberta Applicants: Secure job offers in tech (NOC 21211) or law enforcement (NOC 41310) with CLB 7+. Apply early through AOS or Express Entry streams to maximize nomination chances.
- General Applicants: Start with Go Canada Services’ Free Assessment to evaluate eligibility for PR, work, or study permits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the public opinion on Canada’s TFWP in September 2025?
An Angus Reid survey shows 52% view TFWP negatively, with 55% believing Canada accepts too many TFWs, citing housing and youth employment impacts. Support for citizenship pathways dropped from 36% to 30%. - What is the CILA lawsuit about?
CILA is suing federal ministers to ensure newcomers’ right to legal representation, challenging practices that exclude counsel from correspondence, which costs millions in litigation and disadvantages applicants. - How much did average weekly earnings rise in July 2025?
Average weekly earnings rose 3.3% to $1,307.86, with payroll employment up 21,600 (+0.1%), led by healthcare (+14,900) and offset by manufacturing losses (-4,600). - How many candidates did Alberta invite in the September 2025 AAIP draws?
Alberta invited 1,443 candidates: 1,113 (AOS, September 12), 320 (Accelerated Tech, September 16), and up to 10 (Law Enforcement, September 17), totaling 5,585 in 2025. - What sectors saw the strongest employment growth in July 2025?
Healthcare led with 14,900 new positions, while manufacturing contracted by 4,600 jobs. - What is the unemployment-to-job vacancy ratio in July 2025?
The ratio reached 3.3, the highest since January 2017 (excluding pandemic periods), with job vacancies at 469,900. - How can TFWs transition to permanent residency?
TFWs can apply through CEC or PNPs like AAIP, ensuring valid permits and job offers in priority sectors (e.g., NOC 85100). - How does the CILA lawsuit impact newcomers?
A successful lawsuit could ensure the right to counsel, reducing refusals and streamlining the 901,700-application backlog.
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