27 January 2022

Recent Access to Information and Privacy request regarding Express Entry into Canada discussed

Express entry draws for permanent residence under the Federal High Skilled streams (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades) have been unprecedented since the start of the pandemic. A recent Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request brought about the release of an internal IRCC memo. This memo provides insight and indicates several changes to Express Entry.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2022-0156