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Canada immigration target and admission trends

Overview

Canada has undergone a period of contraction and adjustment in its permanent resident intake. In 2025, the annual total of new permanent residents fell by approximately 20% to about 393,530, driven largely by a significant reduction in admissions from India and lower numbers of study permits and asylum claims. This shift followed government decisions to lower immigration targets and tighten screening to alleviate pressure on housing, healthcare, and infrastructure.

By the first half of 2026, Canada admitted 182,100 new permanent residents, reaching 40.8% of its effective annual target of 446,000. While family-class admissions have exceeded mid-year targets, the economic immigration category has experienced a shortfall. To address labor shortages, British Columbia has been allocated 1,000 additional Provincial Nominee Program spaces for 2026, focusing on the care, construction, and innovation sectors.

Entities

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · Canada · British Columbia · India · Jack Jedwab

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Canada immigration: H1 2026 admissions and BC PNP expansion

    Canada admitted 182,100 permanent residents in H1 2026, trailing annual targets in economic immigration, while British Columbia received 1,000 additional PNP nomination spaces to address labour shortages.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Canada permanent resident intake falls 20% as Indian admissions plunge

    Canada’s 2025 permanent‑resident intake fell ~20%, largely due to a sharp cut in Indian admissions, as the government lowered targets and tightened immigration rules.

Sources

oasis-india.com · punchng.com