Quietly included in a series of announcements about strengthening Canada’s border security and immigration system was news of proposed changes to the competitive point system that gauges a prospective immigrant for residency.

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Due to increased fraud, Canada plans to eliminate the bonus points awarded to prospective immigrants for labour market impact assessments.{ai:summary}<p>Canada is proposing changes to its immigration point system, specifically affecting the Express Entry System. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that candidates with job offers supported by a federally-approved Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will no longer gain extra ranking points.</p><p>This adjustment aims to strengthen border security and refine the immigration process. The move reflects a shift in how candidates are evaluated for residency in Canada. #politics</p>

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