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Canada's 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan holds permanent resident admissions steady at approximately 380,000 per year, with a growing focus on economic class candidates and transitioning temporary residents already in Canada.
Quebec has opened a limited PEQ intake window from July 2 to October 31, 2026, restricted to candidates who were eligible before November 19, 2025, as the province operates under its new Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés launched in late 2024.
National Provincial Nominee Program spaces are set to reach approximately 91,500 in 2026 — a roughly 66% increase over the 2025 allocation of 55,000 — though competition remains elevated and most provinces continue to prioritize in-province candidates.
IRCC continues to run a mix of all-program and category-based Express Entry draws in 2026, covering occupations in healthcare, trades, education, transport, and French-language proficiency, while CRS cutoffs vary significantly by draw type following the March 2025 removal of job offer bonus points.
Since April 2026, British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program has reorganized its streams into three priority areas — Care, Build, and Innovate — while dedicated tech draws and student-specific streams have closed, and the province's 2026 allocation stands at approximately 6,250.
Ontario has revoked its previous Immigrant Nominee Program streams and launched a single Ontario Workforce Priority Stream through a reopened EOI portal in August 2026, with three pathways and a 2026 provincial allocation of approximately 14,100.
IRCC ran four Express Entry rounds July 20–23, 2026 — including a French draw at CRS 399 and a historic 4-invitation military draw.
Canada is making Francophone immigration a force that unites communities and recognizes the contribution of Francophone and bilingual newcomers to the growth of the Francophonie. With this in mind, to promote the demographic and economic development of communities in the Northwest Territories, the governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories are working together to ensure the retention of qualified Francophone and bilingual talent.
Canada is committed to supporting Francophone immigration and is focused on attracting and retaining the world’s best talent. As Francophone minority communities face significant demographic and economic challenges, the governments of Canada and Manitoba are joining forces to strengthen official language minority communities by addressing their labour needs and fostering their economic and linguistic vitality.
The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met today to advance collaboration on the 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan and discuss federal–provincial–territorial (FPT) priorities. They discussed returning immigration to sustainable levels while considering regional, rural and northern contexts, addressing labour shortages, reinforcing key economic sectors, and supporting communities across the country. Ministers also discussed the role of Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in advancing these considerations and the need for stable and adequate PNP allocations.
On World Refugee Day, Canada recognizes the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the international refugee protection system it created, including the principle that people have the right to seek safety from persecution.
Building on recent measures to strengthen Canada’s immigration and asylum systems, and recent decreases in asylum claim volumes, the Government of Canada is taking further action to maintain a fair, orderly and well-managed asylum system.