Canada publishes its 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan
A mobility provider reports that permanent resident targets are held steady, with a temporary measure for people already in Canada.
Canada · 6 November 2026
Fragomen, a global immigration services provider, reports that Canada has announced its Immigration Levels Plan for 2027 to 2029 as part of the federal budget.
According to the alert, annual permanent resident targets are maintained at 380,000 through 2029, and annual temporary arrival targets are set at 370,000, split between workers and international students.
The alert also describes a time-limited measure adding permanent residence admissions in 2027 for certain people already in Canada, and higher Francophone admission targets outside Quebec in each of the three years.
Fragomen says the practical impact on employers and applicants remains to be seen. These details come from the source named here; please check the official IRCC publications and speak to an adviser before acting.
Fragomen – Canada: 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan Maintains Overall Targets and Adds Permanent Residence Spaces
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