Consultation Dates: July 21 to August 17, 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now asking the public to help shape Canada’s next immigration plan. The goal is to create a strong and balanced approach for 2026 to 2028. The online consultation is open until August 17, 2025.
What Is the Immigration Levels Plan?
Each year, IRCC sets a plan for how many newcomers Canada will welcome. This includes:
Canada’s Goals for Immigration
Canada wants to balance growth with sustainability. The new plan supports:
- A lower temporary resident share (under 5% of population by 2027)
- Stable PR admissions (below 1% of the population per year after 2027)
- A 12% Francophone immigration target outside Quebec by 2029
Planned Numbers for PR and TR
Permanent Resident Targets
| Year | PR Target |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 395,000 |
| 2026 | 380,000 |
| 2027 | 365,000 |
Most PR spots (about 62%) are for skilled workers. Family reunification and refugee protection remain key priorities.
Temporary Resident Targets
| Year | TR Target | Share of Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 673,650 | 45% |
| 2026 | 516,600 | 59% |
| 2027 | 543,600 | 56% |
Who Should Give Feedback?
IRCC wants input from:
- Individuals (students, immigrants, rural Canadians)
- Organizations (colleges, employers, nonprofits)
- Francophone and Indigenous communities
Even if you were not contacted directly, you can still submit your views. In fact, IRCC encourages organizations to collect input and send one group response.
Why It Matters?
Your input will shape the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, which will be announced in fall 2025. It helps IRCC understand:
- What Canada needs for its economy
- How to support communities
- Where to improve policies and services
If you care about Canada’s future immigration system, now is the time to get involved.
Submit Your Views Before August 17
Don’t wait. This is your opportunity to help shape immigration policy. Your feedback matters. Submit your input now.