Canada reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025

Today, Minister of Immigration and Citizenship, The Honourable Sean Fraser, released Canada's 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan. Canada's Immigration Levels Plan is an outline for the number of immigrants that Canada hopes to welcome over the next three years. 

Plan for 2023 

Canada is aiming to welcome 465,000  immigrants. 

Plan for 2024 

Canada will increase target to 485,000  immigrants. 

Plan for 2025 

Canada will increase target to 500,000  immigrants. 

Highlights of plan

A long-term focus on economic growth, with just over 60% of admissions in the economic class by 2025

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New features in the Express Entry system to welcome newcomers with the required skills and qualifications in sectors facing acute labour shortage

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Highlights of plan

Increase in regional programs to address targeted local labour market needs,

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reuniting more families faster

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To ensure at least 4.4% of new permanent residents outside Quebec are Francophone

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Support for global crises by providing a safe haven to those facing persecution

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