Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that Canada exceeded its 2025 goal for admitting French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec, achieving 8.9% of total admissions compared to the target of 8.5%. This marks the fourth consecutive year the government has surpassed its francophone immigration target, reflecting coordinated efforts with provinces, territories, and community groups.
Under the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, Canada plans to raise francophone immigration targets further—9% in 2026, 9.5% in 2027, and 10.5% in 2028. Starting in 2026, an additional 5,000 federal selection spaces will be reserved for provinces and territories to designate French-speaking immigrants, complementing Provincial Nominee Program allocations to address labour market needs.
Key initiatives supporting francophone immigration include a French-language proficiency stream in the Express Entry system, the Francophone Mobility program, and the Welcoming Francophone Communities effort. These measures aim to boost the presence of francophone and Acadian minorities outside Quebec and contribute to Canada's economic growth and linguistic diversity.
The government remains committed to reaching a 12% share of French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec by 2029, reinforcing francophone immigration as a priority in Canada's immigration strategy.
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