Feds overhauling economic immigrant programs, giving higher scores for applicants in high-paying fields

Details have trickled out about plans, including to scrap the French-outside-Quebec criteria as a consideration in the core economic immigration program, but it would remain in place for category selection immigration programs.
Immigration Minister Lena Diab's office says the government is 'considering changes to the Comprehensive Ranking System’s Ministerial Instructions to select those candidates most likely to drive economic growth.'

The government is planning a big shakeup to its economic immigration programs to simplify the application process, and change the criteria for evaluating applicants. 

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