H&C can grant the individual permanent residency or exempt them from certain rules, if the Minister believes there are compassionate reasons to do so.

Within the economic classes, individuals are chosen based on their capacity to achieve economic stability in Canada.

Canada invites accomplished business professionals who are in search of new opportunities and challenges. The Business Immigration Program is crafted to promote and simplify the entry of these individuals.

The primary aim of the Family Class program is to ensure the reunion of families in Canada. This program encompasses individuals eligible for permanent residency, provided they fulfill the specified requirements.

Canada, as a signatory to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, acknowledges and respects the right of individuals to make a claim for refugee protection, whether they are in Canada or outside its borders.