Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that for the fourth consecutive year, Canada exceeded its 2025 target for admitting French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec, reaching approximately 8.9% of total admissions. This surpasses the set goal of 8.5%, reflecting successful collaboration with provinces, territories, and community organizations.
The 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan includes plans to increase the share of French-speaking immigrants, with targets rising to 9% in 2026, 9.5% in 2027, and 10.5% in 2028. Starting this year, the federal government will allocate 5,000 spots annually for provinces and territories to nominate French-speaking candidates, supplementing Provincial Nominee Program numbers to address labor shortages.
Express Entry remains a key pathway, especially through the French-language proficiency category, supporting the recruitment of skilled Francophone immigrants. Other initiatives like the Francophone Mobility program and Welcoming Francophone Communities help strengthen minority French-language communities across Canada. These efforts align with Canada’s commitment to promoting bilingualism and meeting workforce needs.
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