India, Nov. 14 -- Canada plans to welcome 150,000 new international students annually between 2027 and 2029 under its latest immigration levels plan, as the government seeks to manage temporary resident arrivals while meeting labour market needs.

The targets are part of the 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan, outlined in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) 2026 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration. The government has set an overall target of 370,000 new temporary resident arrivals each year during the three-year period, including 150,000 students and 220,000 temporary workers. The report also sets a projected range of 355,000 to 385,000 arrivals annually.

The student target refers to new study permits issued to fo...