Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that Canada exceeded its 2025 target for Francophone immigration outside Quebec, with French-speaking permanent residents making up 8.9% of admissions, surpassing the 8.5% goal. This marks the fourth consecutive year of exceeding set targets, reflecting strong collaboration between federal, provincial, and territorial governments as well as community groups.
The 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan includes higher targets for French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec, rising to 9% in 2026, 9.5% in 2027, and 10.5% in 2028. Furthermore, the government will allocate 5,000 federal selection spaces annually starting in 2026 to provinces and territories for designating Francophone immigrants, supplementing existing Provincial Nominee Program allocations.
IRCC continues to support Francophone immigration through initiatives like the French-language proficiency category in Express Entry, the Francophone Mobility program, and the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative. These efforts align with broader government priorities to meet labour market demands and enhance the vitality of Francophone communities across Canada.
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