Canada will continue to accept the same number of immigrants as it does now. The goal of the nation is to admit 485,000 additional immigrants
Canada will continue to accept the same number of immigrants as it does now. The goal of the nation is to admit 485,000 additional immigrants by 2024.
Canada plans to aim for 500,000 additional immigrants annually in 2025 and 2026.The objectives align with the ones declared in the Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025.
The updated data presented today includes the 2026 objective and the number of immigrants expected to be accepted under each class and program between 2024 and 2026.
Canada plans to welcome around 281,135 economic class immigrants in 2024, increasing to 301,250 by 2026. In the family class, targets are set at 114,000 for 2024, rising to 118,000 by 2026.
Humanitarian admissions aim for 89,865 in 2024 and 80,832 by 2026. Rounding may result in percentages not totaling 100%.
The Canadian government is committed to its immigration goal, citing its plan as a means to boost economic development while considering strains on housing, healthcare, and infrastructure.
To ensure smooth integration, it will stabilize the number of permanent residents at 500,000 by 2026. Labour market expansion will continue, and adjustments to admissions for temporary residents are planned to maintain sustainability.
Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan calls for the country to accept 500,000 new immigrants each year in the upcoming years—the greatest number in its history.
