India, Nov. 13 -- Canada will offer provinces and territories additional immigration nomination allocations to transition up to 100,000 workers and their families to permanent residence in 2027.

Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced details of the time-limited measure on November 12, saying provincial and territorial governments would be given flexibility to select workers already living in their communities and contributing to local economies.

The initiative, announced alongside Canada's Budget 2026, is intended to provide greater stability for employers and workers while helping communities retain skilled talent without adding significant pressure on housing and infrastructure.

Under the measure, provinces and territories ...