Understanding Canada’s 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan

Introduction: Canada has unveiled its Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026, reaffirming its commitment to welcoming newcomers and contributing to the nation’s economic growth. This plan outlines the targets for various immigration categories, including economic, family, refugees and protected persons, and humanitarian and compassionate admissions. Let’s delve into the details of this comprehensive plan.

Key Highlights:

Overall Planned Permanent Resident Admissions

• 2024: 485,000 (Low Range: 430,000, High Range: 532,500)
• 2025: 500,000 (Low Range: 442,500, High Range: 550,000)
• 2026: 500,000 (Low Range: 442,500, High Range: 550,000)

French-speaking Permanent Resident Admissions outside Quebec

• 2024: 26,100
• 2025: 31,500
• 2026: 36,000

Economic Categories:

• Federal High Skilled:
  • 2024: 110,770 (Low Range: 90,000, High Range: 116,000)
  • 2025: 117,500 (Low Range: 96,500, High Range: 124,000)
  • 2026: 117,500 (Low Range: 96,500, High Range: 124,000)
• Federal Economic Public Policies (2024): 3,000
• Federal Business:
  • 2024: 5,000 (Low Range: 3,500, High Range: 7,000)
  • 2025: 6,000 (Low Range: 4,000, High Range: 8,000)
  • 2026: 6,000 (Low Range: 4,000, High Range: 8,000)
• Economic Pilots (2024-2026):
  • Caregivers, Agri-Food Pilot, Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, Economic Mobility Pathways Project:
    • 2024: 10,875 (Low Range: 6,500, High Range: 14,500)
    • 2025: 14,750 (Low Range: 9,000, High Range: 19,750)
    • 2026: 13,750 (Low Range: 9,000, High Range: 19,750)
  • Atlantic Immigration Program:
    • 2024: 6,500 (Low Range: 4,000, High Range: 9,000)
    • 2025: 8,500 (Low Range: 5,000, High Range: 13,000)
    • 2026: 8,500 (Low Range: 5,000, High Range: 13,000)
  • Provincial Nominee Program:
    • 2024: 110,000 (Low Range: 105,500, High Range: 117,000)
    • 2025: 120,000 (Low Range: 113,000, High Range: 130,000)
    • 2026: 120,000 (Low Range: 113,000, High Range: 130,000)

Family Categories:

• Spouses, Partners, and Children:
  • 2024: 82,000 (Low Range: 77,000, High Range: 88,000)
  • 2025: 84,000 (Low Range: 79,000, High Range: 90,000)
  • 2026: 84,000 (Low Range: 79,000, High Range: 90,000)
• Parents and Grandparents:
  • 2024: 32,000 (Low Range: 27,000, High Range: 36,000)
  • 2025: 34,000 (Low Range: 29,000, High Range: 42,000)
  • 2026: 34,000 (Low Range: 29,000, High Range: 42,000)

Refugees and Protected Persons:

• Protected Persons in Canada and Dependents Abroad:
  • 2024: 27,000 (Low Range: 24,000, High Range: 38,000)
  • 2025: 29,000 (Low Range: 26,000, High Range: 40,000)
  • 2026: 29,000 (Low Range: 26,000, High Range: 40,000)
• Resettled Refugees:
  • Government Assisted:
    • 2024: 21,115 (Low Range: 16,750, High Range: 26,000)
    • 2025: 15,250 (Low Range: 12,000, High Range: 17,000)
    • 2026: 15,250 (Low Range: 12,000, High Range: 17,000)
  • Privately Sponsored:
    • 2024: 27,750 (Low Range: 20,000, High Range: 31,000)
    • 2025: 28,250 (Low Range: 23,000, High Range: 32,000)
    • 2026: 28,250 (Low Range: 23,000, High Range: 32,000)
  • Blended Visa Office-Referred:
    • 2024: 250

Humanitarian & Compassionate and Other:

• Total Humanitarian & Compassionate and Other:
  • 2024: 13,750 (Low Range: 9,000, High Range: 17,500)
  • 2025: 8,000 (Low Range: 6,500, High Range: 12,000)
  • 2026: 8,000 (Low Range: 6,500, High Range: 12,000)

Please note that these targets are subject to adjustments and are part of Canada’s commitment to supporting economic growth, family reunification, humanitarian efforts, and the country’s transition to a green and digital economy. Additionally, targets for 2025 and 2026 will be confirmed or adjusted by November 1 of each year.

Canada remains dedicated to welcoming newcomers and providing them with the necessary supports and services for successful integration, including housing and healthcare.

For more detailed information and updates, visit Canada.ca Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.