Canada's 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan: 380,000 PRs Per Year and What It Means for Newcomers
Source: IRCC / Immigration News Canada · 2026
Key Facts
- Canada will welcome 380,000 new permanent residents annually in 2026, 2027, and 2028 — totalling roughly 1.2 million over the plan period
- Economic class (Express Entry, PNP) gets the largest share of spots — around 60% of the total
- Family class sponsorship and refugee/humanitarian programs make up the remainder
- The plan prioritizes transitioning people already in Canada on temporary permits to permanent residency
- Costs to immigrate individually are approximately $20,500 CAD; families should budget $27,000–$30,000 CAD
What This Means For You
The short version: Canada is keeping its door open. With 380,000 spots per year, there are more pathways and more draws than in any previous period of Canadian immigration history. If you are a temporary resident in Canada, 2026 is an especially strong year to apply for permanent residency while the in-Canada transition priority is in effect.
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