Rachel Bendayan Appointed as Canada’s New Immigration Minister

Canada has a new Immigration Minister. Rachel Bendayan, a Member of Parliament from Outremont, Quebec, has been appointed to lead Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), replacing Marc Miller in a cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Impact of the Cabinet Shuffle

Cabinet reshuffles in Canada allow the Prime Minister to realign policies and restructure leadership ahead of the 2025 federal election. Immigration remains a critical political issue, and Bendayan's appointment signals potential policy shifts in Canada’s immigration system.

What’s Next for Canadian Immigration?

With this leadership change, immigration policies, including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and international student pathways, could see new directions.