India, Nov. 8 -- Toronto

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government plans to transition up to 200,000 temporary residents to permanent residency by the end of 2027, in addition to its annual immigration target.

The Canadian government's immigration levels plan maintained its annual targets for temporary and permanent residents at 370,000 and 380,000 respectively through 2029. But a one-time measure will also grant permanent residency to some individuals who are already living in the country on a temporary basis.

Canada's non-permanent resident population ballooned after the Covid-19 pandemic as the government relaxed rules for international student and temporary worker visas, reaching nearly 3 million people in October 2024. The surge of ...