Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) has announced permanent resident immigration targets for the next three years.
This includes a reduction in numbersThe new plan sets a target of 395,000 permanent residents in 2025, decreasing to 380,000 by 2026 and 365,000 by 2027.
This is a significant reduction from the previous target of 485,000 for 2024, according to Canadian Immigration News (INC).
The announced targets provide details by category. By 2025, Canada plans to welcome 395,000 permanent residents, with a low estimate of 367,000 and a high of 436,000.
“By adjusting our targets, we aim to better manage our immigration system and respond to current challenges,” said the immigration minister. The plan covers multiple categories including economic immigration, family reunification and refugees.
For the first time, Canada has introduced annual targets for temporary residents. The total admissions target for 2025 is set at 673,650, with projections for 516,600 in 2026 and 543,600 in 2027. A large portion of these numbers are in the employee category, with a projection of 367,750 in 2025. nnn“Temporary residents play a role
Changes from previous plan
The previous immigration levels plan was to welcome 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024 and maintain 500,000 per year in subsequent years. The new plan reflects a change in strategy and anticipates a decrease of 90,000 permanent residents by 2025 compared to the previous target.
As mentioned above, adjustments are necessary to take into account the current situation and future needs.(*The new immigration levels plan will have an impact on various industries in Canada.
Because IRCC reviews these plans annually, they may be adjusted as circumstances change to ensure that Canada remains a welcoming place for those seeking to build a future in this country.
