Canada to Reveal New Immigration Targets for 2027-2029

Canada is preparing to unveil its Immigration Levels Plan for 2027–2029 in early November, which will outline the number of permanent and temporary residents the country will accept. This plan will introduce a formal target for permanent resident admissions in 2029 and will confirm or adjust the indicative admission levels for 2027 and 2028.

The announcement is mandated by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which requires the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to present the annual immigration report to Parliament by November 1. Since November 1, 2026, falls on a Sunday when Parliament is not in session, the report will be tabled when Parliament reconvenes, likely in the first few days of November.

The current 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan was revealed on November 5, 2025. Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent comments have sparked speculation about future immigration policies, indicating a controlled increase in population.