Reviewed by John Hu, Principal Consultant at John Hu Migration Consulting.
Quick answer: Canada published its 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan on 5 November 2026. For 2027 it plans for up to 622,000 new permanent residents: a top-of-range admissions target of 422,000 plus up to 200,000 spaces from temporary-to-permanent transition measures. The midpoint admissions target is 380,000 a year for 2027, 2028 and 2029 (range 352,500 to 422,000), of which 244,700 are economic. Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and CIC News. Last updated: 6 November 2026
The levels plan is a signal of where Canadian immigration policy is heading. The 2027-2029 plan keeps the three-year PR target steady and adds extra spaces through transition measures.
What are the 2027-2029 permanent residence targets?
The midpoint target is 380,000 a year for 2027, 2028 and 2029, within a range of 352,500 to 422,000. At the midpoint:
| Category | Annual target (midpoint) | Approx. share |
|---|---|---|
| Economic | 244,700 | 64% |
| Family reunification | 81,000 | 21% |
| Refugees and protected persons | 49,300 | 13% |
| Humanitarian and compassionate and other | 5,000 | 1% |
| Total | 380,000 | 100% |
How is “up to 622,000” calculated?
According to CIC News, the 2027 figure combines the 422,000 top-of-range admissions target with up to 200,000 spaces from 2027 temporary-to-permanent transition measures. Of those 200,000, 100,000 are earmarked for skilled workers through Express Entry and the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), in collaboration with provinces and territories.
The remainder of the 148,000 admissions from the 2026-2027 one-time initiatives (115,000 protected persons and 33,000 in-Canada workers) also counts towards 2027.
What are the temporary resident targets?
The 2027 target is 370,000, and the notional 2028 and 2029 targets are the same:
| Category | 2027 target |
|---|---|
| Temporary foreign workers (total) | 220,000 |
| – Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA required) | 50,000 |
| – International Mobility Program (LMIA-exempt) | 170,000 |
| International students | 150,000 |
| Total | 370,000 |
The 2027 temporary resident targets match the notional 2027 targets set in November 2025.
What changes for French-speaking admissions?
Targets for francophone permanent residents outside Quebec are 9.5% in 2027, 10.5% in 2028 and 12% in 2029.
What does it mean for applicants?
The levels plan is a government target, not a guarantee that spaces will be filled. Express Entry rounds and scores will keep varying draw by draw. Keep following the latest draws, for example CEC invitations of 2,500 at CRS 519, and compare with the previous 2025-2027 levels plan.
FAQ
Q1: What is the maximum PR figure for 2027? A: Up to 622,000: a 422,000 top-of-range target plus up to 200,000 transition spaces.
Q2: What is the annual PR target for 2027 to 2029? A: A midpoint of 380,000 each year, within a range of 352,500 to 422,000.
Q3: How many economic-class spaces are there? A: 244,700 a year at the midpoint, about 64%.
Q4: What are the temporary resident targets? A: 370,000 in 2027: 220,000 temporary foreign workers and 150,000 international students.
Sources
CIC News: Canada announces plans for up to 622,000 new permanent residents in 2027 (5 November 2026)
More: 2025-2027 levels plan, 2026 investment immigration programmes
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