CIMM – Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) – October 24, 2023

Key Facts And Figures

Since the pilot started in 2018, 175 total persons (63 principal applicants and 112 dependents) have been admitted to Canada under the EMPP.
Canada has provided NGO partners with $6.2M, over three years (2022-2025), for six projects that will build capacity in key areas including identifying and referring candidates abroad, engaging employers and supporting the administration of microloans to help newcomers settle.

On June 12, Canada launched two new federal economic pathways under the EMPP to help Canadian employers in a wide range of sectors and industries hire skilled refugees and other displaced individuals. Canadian employers can also continue to use existing regional EMPP economic pathways.
Since March, we have been working with partners to expand our EMPP footprint in the Americas to reach populations who may be eligible.
These ongoing improvements demonstrate Canada’s commitment to welcome more skilled refugees and other qualified displaced people through new, innovative pathways that complement our resettlement programs.

In March, Canada announced that we will welcome an additional 15,000 migrants from the Western Hemisphere over the course of the year (March 2024), to address irregular migration and forced displacement. Up to 1,000 of these arrivals will be from the EMPP.
While IRCC strives to process most applications within six months or less, there can be delays, for example due to missing or incomplete information in the application.
It’s not unusual for pilots – especially new ones – to take the time to gain momentum. IRCC continues to work closely with its partners and stakeholders to promote awareness of the pilot among employers and sector leaders across Canada.