Rachel Bendayan appointed Canada’s Immigration Minister in March 2025, steps into her role during a critical period of immigration policy evolution. Under the Carney government’s direction, she is expected to focus on streamlining permanent residency pathways for existing temporary residents while implementing stricter regulations for new entries. With her legal background and experience as MP for Outremont, Montreal, Bendayan’s leadership at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) signals a structured approach to immigration management, though major policy shifts are unlikely before the upcoming federal election.
New Immigration Minister Bendayan takes helm amid policy reforms
