Canada Reduces Permanent Residency Application Slots To Address Population Growth

To address the population growth in the country, the Canadian government has announced a reduction in the number of permanent residency (PR) slots over the next few years.

Starting in 2025, Canada will accept 395,000 permanent residency applications, with a further cut to 365,000 by 2027. This decision is part of a broader immigration. The plan aimed at balancing the country’s economic needs with social pressures,and the levels plan includes controlled targets for temporary residents, specifically international students, and foreign workers, as well as for permanent residents,” the minister said. particularly in housing  healthcare.

The Immigration Levels plan includes controlled targets for temporary residents, specifically international students, and foreign workers, as well as for permanent residents,” the minister said.

He explained that the Levels Plan also supports efforts to reduce temporary resident volumes to 5% of Canada’s population by the end of 2026.

“Specifically, compared to each previous year, we will see Canada’s temporary population decline by 445,901 in 2025; 445,662 in 2026, and a modest increase of 17,439 in 2027,” the minister added.

He noted that while Canada’s economy benefits from immigration, the country faces increasing pressures, and policies must adapt accordingly. This announcement represents a key step in managing the evolving immigration needs while balancing the impact on infrastructure and services.

One thought on “Canada Reduces Permanent Residency Application Slots To Address Population Growth

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Verified by MonsterInsights