Key Adjustments:
2025: Immigration target reduced to 395,000 (down from 485,000 in 2024).
2026: Further reduction to 380,000.
2027: New target of 365,000.
Reduced reliance on Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) (50% decrease from 2024 levels).
Shift towards Federal Economic Priorities and In-Canada Focus, with an increased share for Express Entry applicants.
Increased French-speaking permanent residency targets outside Quebec (10% by 2027).
Impact:
These reductions aim to balance immigration levels with infrastructure capacity (housing, healthcare, social services) while prioritizing economic immigration to meet labor shortages.
