Canada will open two new permanent residency channels starting in 2026 to speed transitions to pr Employers should inventory eligible staff now, as quotas are expected to fill rapidly. Policy will transition about 115,000 protected persons to permanent residency by 2027 under new pathways.
Canada is set to introduce new permanent residency pathways in 2026, prioritizing temporary residents and skilled workers to fill labour shortages The canadian government is rolling out new initiatives to attract top international researchers and skilled professionals, even as it moves to sharply reduce the number of foreign students entering the country each year. This measure is signaled in the 2025 federal budget but is notably absent from the latest annual immigration levels plan.
