Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that for the fourth consecutive year, Canada exceeded its 2025 target for Francophone immigration outside Quebec, achieving 8.9% of French-speaking permanent resident admissions. This surpasses the set goal of 8.5%, with over 29,500 Francophone permanent residents admitted in 2025.
To build on this success, the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan increases targets to 9% in 2026, 9.5% in 2027, and 10.5% in 2028, aiming to reach 12% by 2029. A key initiative includes reserving 5,000 federal selection spots annually for provinces and territories to nominate French-speaking immigrants, complementing existing Provincial Nominee Program allocations.
IRCC continues using measures such as the French-language proficiency category in Express Entry, the Francophone Mobility program, and the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative to grow Francophone populations outside Quebec and meet labor market demands. These efforts align with government priorities to attract skilled global talent and support workforce development.
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