Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that Canada exceeded its 2025 target for French-speaking permanent resident admissions outside Quebec, reaching 8.9% of total admissions. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the government has surpassed its ambitious Francophone immigration goals, reflecting successful collaborations with provinces, territories, and community groups.
As part of the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, Canada plans to further increase Francophone immigration targets to 9% in 2026, 9.5% in 2027, and 10.5% in 2028. From 2026 onward, 5,000 federal selection slots will be reserved specifically for provinces and territories to nominate French-speaking immigrants, supplementing the Provincial Nominee Program and helping address labour shortages in Francophone and bilingual communities.
Initiatives such as the French-language proficiency category in Express Entry, the Francophone Mobility program, and the Welcoming Francophone Communities project support the government's efforts to strengthen Francophone and Acadian minority populations outside Quebec. Express Entry remains a key system for managing skilled immigration applications through federal economic immigration programs and parts of the Provincial Nominee Program.
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