Canada has released 2024-26 Immigration Levels Plan- Aims to invite 485,000 new immigrants in 2024

On November 1, 2023, Canadian government has released the details of the Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026. Following the path of the 2023-2025 plan, in the year 2024, the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) targets to welcome 485,000 new permanent residents and subsequently, 500,000 in 2025, and same, i.e. 500,000 in 2026. Going by this plan, by the end of 2026, the government of Canada will admit 14,85,000 new immigrants.

Higher Targets for Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

• Express Entry System: In 2024, the Express Entry program is set to admit 110,700 permanent residents, with a subsequent surge to 117,500 immigrants in both 2025 and 2026.
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) aims to welcome 110,000 immigrants in 2024, which will then increase to 120,000 in 2025 and remain at 120,000 in 2026.
• Spousal, Partner, Children & PGP: The Spousal, Partner, and Children sponsorship is targeting 82,000 admissions in 2024, and this figure will increase to 84,000 in each of 2025 and 2026. Simultaneously, the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is set at 32,000 immigrants in 2024, followed by 34,000 immigrants in both 2025 and 2026.

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Category wise Breakdown of immigration target 

• • Economic class - In 2024, Canada's targets is to welcome nearly 281,135 immigrants in the economic class, constituting 58% of the annual target. By 2026, this figure is likely to surge to 301,250 immigrants, representing 60% of the yearly target.
  • The family class target for 2024 is set at 114,000 immigrants, accounting for 24% of all admissions. This number is expected to reach 118,000 immigrants by 2026, maintaining the same 24% share of all admissions.
• Humanitarian admission targets for 2024 include 89,865 immigrants, making up around 19% of all admissions. This category includes refugees, protected persons, and individuals admitted for humanitarian, compassionate, or other reasons. By 2026, the target is expected to be 80,832 immigrants, establishing 16% of all admissions.

Canada achieved a new record in 2022 with 437,000 new immigrants admitted. The goal for permanent resident admissions in 2023 is set at 465,000.

Immigration is vital for Canada 

Immigrants play a vital role in the labour market and in advancing Canada’s economy, both in the present and for the anticipatable future. They contribute significantly to ensuring that Canada possesses the essential skills to achieve essential objectives, i.e. supporting sustainability initiatives for a transition to a green (net-zero) and digital economy. 

Moreover, immigrants are instrumental in bridging labour force gaps within critical sectors like health, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), trades, transportation, and agriculture. Their contributions are pivotal to the success and expansion of Canadian businesses in these sectors.

About the Family Class, having family support is of utmost significance for the well-being and social integration of newcomers. Besides, it brings economic benefits as well. Spouses and partners often enter the workforce, enhancing household income, while parents and grandparents frequently provide childcare, enabling their sponsors to join or remain in the workforce.

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