COW – Immigration Levels Plan – May 28, 2026

Controlled, balanced, sustainable

Upholding humanitarian commitments

Focus: economy, labour market, reducing pressures

• Our Immigration Levels Plan:
  • Temporary resident targets = 5% of population by end of 2027;
  • Permanent resident targets = 1% of population beyond 2027;
  • Francophone outside Quebec = 12% by 2029.
• About supporting Canada’s ambitious economic agenda, meeting labour market needs, and reducing pressures on housing, healthcare and other services.
• Wait times - Humanitarian and compassionate/Parents and grandparents: High demand for specific categories can increase processing times, as we need to keep admissions in-line with Levels Plan.
• Settlement services: In 2026–2027, we plan to invest approximately $935M, across service provider organizations (outside of Quebec). We work with province and territories partners to distribute settlement and resettlement resources based on where newcomers settle across Canada.