Canada is starting to implement new immigration measures announced in response to the threat of a 25% tariff by President-elect Donald Trump. One of the first measures taking effect is a ban on 'flagpoling', where individuals on temporary visas leave for the U.S. and quickly re-enter Canada to access immigration services. Other measures include requiring online applications for temporary visa extensions and removing the point value for having a job offer in Canada's Express Entry immigration system.
Immigration measures announced as part of Canada ’s border response to president-elect Donald Trump ’s 25 per cent tariff threat are starting to be implemented, beginning with a ban on what’s known as “flagpoling.”
There are still rare exceptions where a person will be granted a work or study permit even though they meet the definition of flagpoling, including international truck drivers with a work permit, professionals under certain free trade agreements and American citizens. In a social media post, Miller said this will take effect in the spring and that it will be a temporary measure.
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