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PL Immigration is here to help you understand Canada’s new goals for welcoming immigrants in the coming years. The Canadian government is committed to bringing in more than 360,000 newcomers each year to boost the economy, reunite families, and offer refuge to those in need.
Key Points about Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan
Every year, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) department presents a new Immigration Levels Plan to manage its immigration process. For 2025, the target is to welcome 395,000 new permanent residents. In 2026, this number is set to decrease to 380,000, and by 2027, it will lower to 365,000 permanent residents. Below is a summary of the expected immigration numbers by category for these years:
Immigration Class | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
Economic | 232,150 | 229,750 | 225,350 |
Family | 94,500 | 88,000 | 81,000 |
Refugees, Protected Persons, Humanitarian, Compassionate and Other | 68,350 | 62,250 | 58,650 |
French-speaking admissions outside of Quebec | 29,325 | 31,350 | 31,350 |
Total | 395,000 | 380,000 | 365,000 |
For full details, PL Immigration provides everything you need to understand about these upcoming changes and how they might affect your immigration journey to Canada. Whether your goal is economic opportunities, family reunification, or seeking refuge, Canada’s plan is structured to support your aspirations.
PL Immigration’s Strategy for Canada’s Migration Targets 2025-2027
This year’s strategy marks a new milestone, as it introduces specific goals for both permanent and temporary residents over the next three years. The breakdown of these targets is detailed below.
Permanent Resident Levels:
Immigrant Category | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Target | Target | Target | ||
Overall Planned Permanent Resident Admissions | 395,000 | 380,000 | 365,000 | |
Economic | Federal Economic Priorities | 41,700 | 47,400 | 47,800 |
In-Canada Focus | 82,980 | 75,830 | 70,930 | |
Federal Business | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
Economic Pilots: Caregivers; Agri-Food; Economic Mobility Pathways | 10,920 | 9,920 | 9,920 | |
Atlantic Immigration Program | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | |
Provincial Nominee Program | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | |
Quebec Skilled Workers and Business | 34,500 | To be determined | To be determined | |
| Regularization Public Policy | 50 | 100 | 200 | |
Total Economic | 232,150 | 229,750 | 225,350 | |
Family | Spouses, Partners, and Children | 70,000 | 66,500 | 61,000 |
Parents and Grandparents | 24,500 | 21,500 | 20,000 | |
Total Family | 94,500 | 88,000 | 81,000 | |
Refugees and Protected Persons | Protected Persons in Canada and Dependents Abroad | 20,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 |
Resettled Refugees – Government-Assisted | 15,250 | 15,250 | 15,250 | |
Resettled Refugees – Privately Sponsored | 23,000 | 22,000 | 21,000 | |
Resettled Refugees – Blended Visa Office-Referred | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
Total Refugees and Protected Persons | 58,350 | 55,350 | 54,350 | |
Humanitarian and Other | Total Humanitarian & Compassionate and Other | 10,000 | 6,900 | 4,300 |
Francophone Permanent Resident Immigration outside of Quebec | 29,325 | 31,350 | 31,500 | |
Temporary Resident Levels:
Temporary Resident Program | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Levels | 673,650 | 516,600 | 543,600 |
| Workers (Total) | 367,750 | 210,700 | 237,700 |
| International Mobility Program (IMP) | 285,750 | 128,700 | 155,700 |
| Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) | 82,000 | 82,000 | 82,000 |
| Students | 305,900 | 305,900 | 305,900 |
Ready to embrace a new life in a land of unparalleled opportunity, cultural diversity, and natural beauty? Canada welcomes you.
Canada embraces a high level of immigration to maintain a robust economy.
With one of the oldest populations globally and a notably low birth rate, Canada faces unique economic and fiscal challenges. The country’s low natural population growth translates to stagnant labor force and economic expansion. This slow economic progression complicates Canada’s ability to generate the necessary tax revenue to fund critical social services like education and healthcare, which help maintain the country’s high living standards.
To counter these challenges, Canada has increased its immigration numbers since the late 1980s, aiming to boost population growth, expand the labor force, and drive economic advancement. Immigration now accounts for the bulk of Canada’s population increase, labor force expansion, and a significant portion of its economic growth.
By 2030, approximately 9 million baby boomers in Canada will hit retirement age, leading to a reduced workforce while demands on healthcare and social services continue to climb. Recognizing this, Canada has proactively set higher immigration targets over the past three decades.
Since 1988, Canada has consistently welcomed over 200,000 immigrants annually. Today, the immigration rate is nearly 1.2 percent, meaning Canada takes in three times more immigrants per capita than the United States. Immigration remains crucial for sustaining a healthy economy and stable fiscal environment in Canada.
PL Immigration is ready to assist those looking to be part of Canada’s growing future.
Economic immigration is a key factor driving Canada’s economic development, representing over half of the planned admissions in the country’s multi-year immigration framework. A significant portion of these economic admissions will be managed through the federal Express Entry system, which includes:
In addition to these federal programs, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is instrumental in shaping Canada’s economic immigration landscape. The PNP allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate immigrants who meet specific local labor market demands, paving the way for their permanent residence.
Managed through Express Entry, this program targets immigrants with the necessary education, work experience, and proficiency in English and/or French to succeed economically in Canada.
Also under Express Entry, this stream is designed for foreign workers who possess qualifications in skilled trades.
The Express Entry system manages this program, inviting foreign workers with Canadian work experience or recent graduates from Canadian institutions working in Canada to apply.
This pilot program allows Atlantic Canadian employers to hire foreign skilled workers or international graduates to work in provinces like Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
Canada opens its doors to eligible foreign caregivers looking after children or individuals with high medical needs, offering a pathway to permanent residence.
These programs provide opportunities for foreigners who meet eligibility criteria to either start new businesses or manage existing ones in Canada.
Participating provinces and territories can nominate eligible candidates for Canadian permanent residency through this program.
Quebec operates its own immigration pathways apart from the federal system, with planning for the levels from 2019 to 2021 still in progress.
At PL Immigration, our numbers speak for themselves.
Our goal is to simplify the journey towards your Canadian dream with professional guidance and personalized services.
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