Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that Canada has exceeded its 2025 goal for francophone immigration outside Quebec for the fourth consecutive year. In 2025, French-speaking permanent residents accounted for approximately 8.9% of admissions outside Quebec, surpassing the 8.5% target.
To further support francophone communities and address labor shortages, the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan includes increasing targets for French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec. The plan sets targets of 9% in 2026, 9.5% in 2027, and 10.5% in 2028, with a longer-term target of 12% by 2029. Starting in 2026, 5,000 federal selection spots will be reserved for provinces and territories to nominate French-speaking candidates, supplementing Provincial Nominee Program allocations.
IRCC highlighted the role of initiatives such as the French-language proficiency category within the Express Entry system, the Francophone Mobility program, and the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative in achieving these results. These efforts aim to boost the demographic strength and economic vitality of francophone minority communities across Canada while attracting skilled global talent.
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