Canada's 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, explained

Canada's 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan sets permanent-resident admissions at 380,000 per year through 2028, with the economic class as the largest share. Notably, the plan pairs stable PR targets with sharper reductions to temporary residents (students and workers).

Economic focus

Economic immigration — Express Entry and the PNP — carries the plan, reaching roughly two-thirds of admissions by 2027–2028. The PNP allocation returns to 91,500 for 2026, and the plan flags a continued emphasis on transitioning in-Canada temporary workers to permanent residence.

What it means for applicants

Stable PR targets with a tighter temporary-resident intake means competition for the economic pathways stays real, and in-Canada experience (through work or study) remains a strong asset. If you are already in Canada on a permit, mapping a realistic PR pathway early is more important than ever.

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General information only, not legal advice. Figures from the official Levels Plan; confirm current numbers on canada.ca.