2026–2028 Levels Plan: PR admissions stabilize at 380,000 a year
Canada’s new plan holds permanent-resident admissions at 380,000 per year through 2028 — about 20% below the 2024 record — while sharply cutting temporary residents.
Key points
✓PR admissions are held at 380,000/year from 2026 through 2028 — about 20% below the 2024 record of 484,000.
✓Economic immigration is set to reach about 64% of admissions by 2027-2028, the highest share in decades.
✓New temporary-resident (student/worker) arrivals are capped at 385,000 for 2026, a sharp cut from prior years.
What this means for you
Expect more competition for a stable — not growing — number of economic PR spots. A strong CRS score, a provincial nomination, and an in-demand occupation matter more now than in the higher-intake years before 2026.
Full detail
Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan stabilizes permanent resident admissions at 380,000 per year from 2026 through 2028, roughly 20% below the record 484,000 admitted in 2024.
The plan tilts decisively toward economic immigration, which is set to make up about 64% of admissions by 2027–2028 — the highest share in decades. At the same time, targets for new temporary residents (students and workers) are being cut, with new arrivals capped at 385,000 in 2026.
For prospective applicants, the takeaway is more competition for a stable number of economic PR spots — making CRS score, provincial nominations, and in-demand occupations more important than ever.
General information, not legal or immigration advice. Immigration rules change often — confirm details on the official source above and, for your situation, consult a licensed RCIC or immigration lawyer.