Afghanistan, Nov. 7 -- Canada plans to grant permanent residency to nearly 660,000 people in 2027 under a new immigration strategy, as Prime Minister Mark Carney defends the expanded intake as sustainable despite criticism from opposition Conservatives over pressure on housing, employment and public services.
The federal government's 2027-2029 immigration plan, outlined in the 2026 budget, sets annual targets of 380,000 permanent residents and 370,000 temporary residents. The temporary intake will include 220,000 foreign workers and 150,000 international students each year. However, the permanent residency figure for 2027 is expected to rise to approximately 657,250 when one-time pathways for people already living in Canada are included.
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