Canada is gearing up to unveil its Immigration Levels Plan for the years 2027 to 2029 in early November, which will outline new targets for both permanent resident admissions and temporary resident arrivals, including international students and temporary foreign workers.

A recent update from Immigration news Canada on X indicated that the forthcoming plan will mark the first official target for permanent resident admissions in 2029. Additionally, it will confirm or adjust the indicative targets for 2027 and 2028 that are part of the current Immigration Levels Plan for 2026 to 2028. This announcement is highly anticipated by prospective immigrants, international students, and temporary workers as it will shape Canada’s immigration landscape for the coming years.

According to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship is mandated to present the annual immigration report, which includes the levels plan, to each House of Parliament by November 1. However, since November 1 falls on a Sunday in 2026, Parliament will not be in session that day. Therefore, the report is expected to be tabled during the first few days of November when Parliament reconvenes.

The current Immigration Levels Plan was released on November 5, 2025, and the upcoming plan is part of the federal government’s ongoing adjustments to immigration levels. These adjustments have been influenced by previous measures aimed at reducing the number of temporary residents and moderating population growth. Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a recent interview with The New York Times, emphasized that with Canada’s immigration system now under control, the focus is on when the country will initiate a “controlled increase” in its population.

This statement has sparked renewed interest in potential increases in immigration levels, although specific targets for the years 2027 to 2029 have yet to be disclosed. The target for permanent residents will be a key figure to monitor, but the distribution of admissions across various immigration categories is also expected to be significant.

The new Immigration Levels Plan is anticipated to provide insights into several areas, including economic immigration, Express Entry, provincial nominee programs, family reunification, and Francophone immigration. Additionally, the government’s strategy regarding temporary residents, particularly concerning international students and temporary foreign workers, will be closely scrutinized.

For those looking to immigrate, the allocation of spaces among different programs could greatly influence the opportunities available through specific immigration pathways. Thus, the 2027-2029 plan will serve as a crucial indicator of the federal government’s stance on immigration, temporary migration, and population growth over the next three years.