Canada Begins Public Consultations for 2026-28 Immigration Levels Plan
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As Canada begins consultations for its 2026 - 2028 Immigration Levels Plan, the country has invited citizens, communities and stakeholders to help shape a future-ready immigration system. Spearheaded by IRCC, the consultations run from July 21 to August 17, 2025 and are designed to balance Canada's economic needs with humanitarian responsibilities and cultural diversity.
This year's process holds added significance as it marks the first consultation under new Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, who will unveil the finalised plan in November 2025.
Key Objectives of the 2026 - 2028 Plan Consultations
The 2025 consultations are driven by three main goals that is:
- Reducing Non Permanent Residence: The government aims to reduce temporary resident levels to below 5% of the total population by 2027 to ease pressure on housing and public infrastructure.
- Capping Permanent Resident Admissions Post 2027: Permanent resident intake will be limited to under 1% of the population annually to maintain manageable growth.
- Strengthening Francophone Immigration: A target of 12% Francophone immigration outside Quebec by 2029 will promote the growth of minority French speaking communities.
*The “whole - of - government, whole - of - society”strategy invites participation from all rural citizens, urban business owners, community leaders and more.
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Topics and Key Questions Being Addressed as Part of Plan Consultations
Topic 1: Setting Immigration Priorities
Canadians are asked to rank immigration objectives Including:
- Attracting skilled workers for economic growth
- Reuniting families
- Meeting humanitarian obligations
- Enhancing regional and demographic diversity
- Supporting Francophone minority communities
Topic 2: Managing Temporary Resident Levels
With over 516,000 temporary resident entries expected in 2026 including 305,900 international students and 210,700 workers, Canadians are asked:
- Are these figures appropriate?
- Should numbers rise, fall, or remain stable post 2027?
- Should students or workers be prioritised?
Topic 3: Determining Permanent Resident Admissions
In 2026, Canada plans to admit 380,000 new permanent residents distributed as follows:
- Economic Class: 229,750
- Family Class: 88,000
- Refugees or Humanitarian Class: 62,250
Consultation participants are encouraged to share:
- Whether these figures should increase, decrease or remain constant?
- Which immigration stream should be adjusted?
Topic 4: Promoting Francophone Immigration
To support French speaking communities outside Quebec, the IRCC seeks public feedback on initiatives such as:
- Better selection of bilingual candidates
- Job matching for Francophone immigrants
- Enhanced settlement services tailored to Francophone needs
Topic 5: Tackling Systematic Barriers
Participants are asked to recommend ways to improve access and equity for newcomers such as:
- Streamlining credential recognition for foreign professionals
- Enhancing anti discrimination policies
Topic 6: Investing in Infrastructure and Community Support
The consultation seeks public opinion on where Canada should invest to support newcomers, including:
- Affordable Housing
- Healthcare
- Education and Childcare
- Employment and Language Training
Also Read: Canada Witnesses Strong Job Growth in June Adds 83,000 New Jobs
Who Can Participate and How?
Everyone from individual Canadians to businesses and nonprofit organisations can share their feedback. The IRCC encourages participation through:
- Online Survey (available on the IRCC website)
- Virtual or In person events
- Written Submission (sent directly to the IRCC)
Feedback is also being sought on how to improve the consultation process for future planning
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