Title: A Round-up of Major Canadian Immigration News Over the past year, Canada’s immigration landscape has undergone significant modifications, innovating tactics for stimulating growth and diversity, providing immigrants and newcomers a smooth transition into Canada’s social and economic fabric. The leading changes were in the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exempt work permits, the navigational experience at Toronto Pearson airport for newcomers, and the Express Entry pool’s status as of January 2025. Changes to LMIA-exempt Work Permits The LMIA-exempt work permits underwent some crucial adjustments in 2024. The Canadian Government revised the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemption categories – a significant change in the International Mobility Program for foreign workers. The LMIA requirement could be bypassed for specific categories, including intra-company transferees, trade agreement workers, and emergency repair personnel. The revision was aimed at bringing clarity, and streamlining the process, making it easier for employers to navigate the application process. Navigating Toronto Pearson Airport Toronto Pearson Airport is Canada’s busiest airport and can be overwhelming for newcomers. CIC News published an informative guide in 2025 to aid newcomers in transitioning smoothly from their arrivals. The guide broadly covers various areas, including traversing through immigration checkpoints, retrieving checked luggage, finding transportation to final destinations, and navigating through customs. Furthermore, the guide emphasizes the role of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers who are at the frontline to ensure safety, immigration laws adherence, and facilitating a smooth admission process. Instructions on how to interact with CBSA officers are also given, including guidance on paperwork and traveling purpose detail provision, to reduce any stress for newcomers in these situations. State of the Express Entry Pool – January 2025 The Express Entry system, Canada’s leading avenue for skilled immigrants, observed changes as well. As per reports from January 2025, Canada continued its lenient immigration policy, attracting an extensive array of skilled workers through the Express Entry Pool system. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores that determine the selection of applicants for Permanent Residency (PR) saw shifts over time but remained in favorable conditions for applicants with scores in the 400-470 range. Moreover, the Express Entry pool’s significant growth was observed, indicating the positive endorsement towards Canadian immigration. The expansion demonstrated a healthy interest from global skilled professionals seeking a favorable working and living environment. In summary, 2024 was a pivotal year for immigration changes in Canada, and the nation continues to offer increasing opportunities for international workers and newcomers. The amendments in the LMIA-exempt work permits, the newcomer’s guide to navigating Toronto Pearson airport, and the state of the Express Entry pool reflect the country’s efforts to simplify and streamline processes, creating a more welcoming environment for immigrants. As 2025 unfolds, we expect to see ongoing strategies for encouraging diversity, economic growth, and innovative inputs from the immigrant population.