The Canadian government has exceeded its goal for the percentage of French-speaking permanent residents admitted outside Quebec in 2025. Approximately 8.9% of new immigrants admitted outside Quebec were Francophone, surpassing the target of 8.5%, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This marks the fourth consecutive year Canada has exceeded its Francophone immigration targets.
To build on this progress, the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan includes increasing annual targets for French-speaking permanent residents to 9% in 2026 and up to 10.5% by 2028. Additionally, starting in 2026, the federal government will set aside 5,000 admission spaces to enable provinces and territories to nominate French-speaking immigrants beyond their usual Provincial Nominee Program quotas.
IRCC measures to support Francophone immigration include the French-language proficiency category in Express Entry and the Francophone Mobility program, both designed to attract skilled Francophone workers and bolster minority Francophone communities across Canada. These efforts align with Canada’s priorities to strengthen the workforce and promote the vitality of French outside Quebec.
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