The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), a vital Canadian immigration initiative set to expire on June 12, 2025, has left qualified refugees and their potential employers in a state of uncertainty. The program, which has successfully connected displaced individuals with Canadian job opportunities since 2018, faces an unclear future under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s administration. Despite previous commitments to make the program permanent, the government remains silent on its continuation, affecting numerous pending applications and employment arrangements across various sectors, from masonry to academia.
Federal immigration program’s uncertain future leaves refugees and employers in suspense
