Canada Surpasses 2025 Target for Francophone Immigration Outside Quebec

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that Canada exceeded its 2025 goal for admitting French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec. In 2025, Francophone admissions reached 8.9% of total permanent residents admitted outside Quebec, surpassing the 8.5% target. This marks the fourth consecutive year Canada has outperformed its Francophone immigration objectives. As part of the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, Canada will raise its targets to 9% in 2026, 9.5% in 2027, and 10.5% in 2028. The government will also allocate 5,000 federal selection spots exclusively for French-speaking immigrants, complementing Provincial Nominee Program quotas. These initiatives aim to address workforce shortages and strengthen Francophone and bilingual communities across the country. IRCC’s ongoing measures to support Francophone immigration include the French-language proficiency category within the Express Entry system, the Francophone Mobility program, and the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative. These programs work collectively to boost the demographic presence of Francophone and Acadian minority groups outside Quebec.