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2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan
Effective: Announced November 4, 2025; operational 2026–2028
TL;DR
PR target stabilized at 380,000/year for 2026–2028. PNP raised to 91,500 (2026) and ~92,500 (2027/28). New temporary-resident arrivals capped at 385,000 (2026), 370,000 (2027/28). New 33,000-person two-year initiative to convert in-Canada skilled workers to PR.
What changed
- PR levels stable at 380K through 2028 (down from 500K trajectory).
- PNP allocation grows after the 2025 cut.
- Temporary-resident inflows capped.
- New in-Canada-to-PR transition initiative for 33,000.
Who is affected
Anyone planning a Canadian PR application 2026–2028.
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