Permanent residence in 2026 under the Immigration Levels Plan <\/p>\n
Each year, we aim to meet the number of new permanent residents (PR) set out in the Immigration Levels Plan. The plan outlines the total number of available permanent resident spaces, and how they are divided across immigration categories. This gives us flexibility to adjust to evolving priorities and pressures and stay responsive. <\/p>\n
In recent years, about half of new permanent residents were already living in Canada as non-permanent residents, and contributing to our economy. This helps to limit additional pressures on infrastructure and social services. <\/p>\n
380,000<\/p>\n
New permanent residents targeted for 2026<\/p>\n
128,900<\/p>\n
New PRs from January to May 2026<\/p>\n
Increasing French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec<\/p>\n
In 2026, we\u2019re aiming for 9% (30,150) of our new permanent residents outside Quebec to be francophone or bilingual. This goal is part of the levels plan, and it aligns with the Policy on Francophone Immigration\u2014ensuring it\u2019s both ambitious and achievable.<\/p>\n
\n 9,900
new French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec between January and May 2026
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Breakdown of new permanent residents by category
\n Economic<\/p>\n
People in this category are selected through work-based and regional economic immigration programs.<\/p>\n
\n 239,800
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\n Target for economic PR in 2026
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\n 73,600
\n <\/p>\n
New PRs from January to May 2026 More information on economic immigration targets<\/a> Because new economic permanent residents are admitted throughout the year to respond to Canada\u2019s economic, regional, and labour needs, the pace of new economic PR admissions can vary throughout the year.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Family<\/p>\n The family class category supports the reunification of families in Canada. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are able to sponsor certain family members to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents. <\/p>\n
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\n 84,000
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\n Target for family class PR in 2026
\n <\/p>\n
\n 37,900
\n <\/p>\n