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Canada's New Immigration Plan: Quality Over Quantity Focus
10/29/2025
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- The Canadian government will implement the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan to prioritize quality over quantity.
- Permanent resident targets will be kept around 365,000 to 380,000 annually.
- Healthcare and trades will remain dominant intake sectors.
- Francophone immigration outside Quebec is targeted at 10% by 2027.
- The government seeks to balance economic growth with housing and service capacities and anticipates modest regional adjustments.
