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Canada immigration policy updates
Overview
Canada has outlined its 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, focusing on sustainable immigration and a shift toward economic-driven admissions. The government intends to welcome 380,000 permanent residents annually during this period, with economic immigration expected to comprise approximately 63% to 64% of all admissions.
As part of this framework, the government aims to reduce the proportion of temporary residents, including international students and temporary workers, to below 5% of the total population by the end of 2027.
The plan also introduces specific restrictions on family reunification. The Parents and Grandparents Programme (PGP) will be capped at 15,000 admissions per year, with a pause on new applications for the programme beginning in January 2026. Meanwhile, the broader Family Class—encompassing spouses, partners, and dependent children—is projected to account for roughly 22% of permanent resident admissions, with annual targets set between 66,000 and 69,000.
Entities
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · Canada · Quebec · Canada Revenue Agency
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesCanada to cap Parents and Grandparents sponsorship at 15,000
Canada is capping its Parents and Grandparents Programme at 15,000 annual admissions and pausing new applications in January 2026 as part of its 2026-2028 immigration plan.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesCanada to welcome 380,000 permanent residents annually through 2028
Canada aims to welcome 380,000 permanent residents annually through 2028, prioritizing economic immigration while seeking to reduce the temporary resident population to below 5% by late 2027.
Sources
chale.news · gistreel.com · globalnews.ca · journalducanada.com · lechodelaval.ca · mtlblog.com