Canada has announced a reduction in its permanent resident targets over the next three years as part of efforts to limit immigration. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized that this decision aims to prioritize economic opportunities for Canadian citizens. On Thursday, Trudeau, alongside Marc Miller, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, introduced the 2025–2027 immigration levels plan.
The plan reduces the target for permanent residents from 500,000 last year to 395,000 by 2025. In 2026, the target will further decrease to 380,000, with a final reduction to 365,000 in 2027. “Today’s announcement is a step toward adapting our immigration policies to the country’s evolving needs,” Miller stated.
“While our economy benefits from newcomers, we must address the pressures facing Canadians and adjust policies to ensure everyone has access to quality jobs, housing, and necessary support.”
The plan also includes a goal to limit temporary residents to five per cent of Canada’s population by 2026, building on previous measures like capping international students and tightening temporary foreign worker eligibility.
