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Canada’s immigration system operates on a three-year rolling intake plan, providing predictability for applicants and policymakers alike. The 2025 Annual Report to Parliament outlines Canada’s permanent resident admission targets for the period 2026 to 2028, and it sends a strong policy signal for Francophone immigration outside Quebec.
Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan: 2026–2028
The table below summarises the projected permanent resident admissions across major immigration categories, along with the specific targets for French-speaking admissions outside Quebec.
Permanent Resident Admissions (2026–2028)
| Category | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Projected Admissions (Range) | 380,000 (350,000–420,000) | 380,000 (350,000–420,000) | 380,000 (350,000–420,000) |
| Economic Immigration | 239,800 | 244,700 | 244,700 |
| • Low | 224,000 | 229,000 | 229,000 |
| • High | 264,000 | 268,000 | 268,000 |
| Family Reunification | 84,000 | 81,000 | 81,000 |
| • Low | 78,500 | 75,000 | 75,000 |
| • High | 92,000 | 90,000 | 90,000 |
| Refugees, Protected Persons, Humanitarian & Other | 56,200 | 54,300 | 54,300 |
| • Low | 48,000 | 46,000 | 46,000 |
| • High | 64,000 | 62,000 | 62,000 |
| French-Speaking Admissions Outside Quebec (Overall) | 9% (30,267) | 9.5% (31,825) | 10.5% (35,175) |
A Growing Commitment to Francophone Immigration
The projections show that French-speaking admissions outside Quebec are expected to increase steadily over the three-year period:
- 2026: 30,267 admissions
- 2027: 31,825 admissions
- 2028: 35,175 admissions
This upward trend demonstrates Canada’s clear intention not only to maintain but to strengthen Francophone minority communities across provinces and territories outside Quebec.
What This Means for Francophone Applicants
For French-speaking skilled workers, international graduates, and families, these targets indicate:
- Continued policy priority for Francophone immigration
- Increasing admission space year over year
- Stronger long-term settlement opportunities outside Quebec
Conclusion
The 2025 Annual Report to Parliament confirms that Francophone immigration remains a strategic national objective. With projected admissions rising from just over 30,000 in 2026 to more than 35,000 by 2028, the outlook for Francophones seeking permanent residence in Canada—particularly outside Quebec—is both stable and increasingly favourable.
Reference: 2025 Annual Report to Parliament (Document F101 – Resources: Francophone)
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