Canada to grant permanent residence to 200,000 people in 2027
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Observ'Algérie and Tuko
European Parliament · European ParliamentCanada plans to grant up to 200,000 permanent residences in 2027 to foreigners already living in the country, under a measure announced by Mark Carney’s government in the federal budget of 5 November 2026, according to Observ’Algérie. The scheme provides for up to 100,000 places for workers and their families and 100,000 for people in family or humanitarian situations.
Up to 100,000 foreign workers already established in Canada could be covered by the measure in 2027. Provinces and territories will have additional capacity to identify and retain workers already integrated into their local economies, notably to address labour shortages, the Canadian Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced.
The measure is time-limited and targets people already established in their communities, allowing employers to retain a skilled workforce without increasing pressure on local housing and infrastructure. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said federal authorities would work with provinces and territories to provide greater stability for workers, families and employers.
Detailed application procedures and the timetable for nominations by provinces and territories have not yet been published. The measure, announced in the 2026 budget, is part of a broader policy aimed at encouraging the retention of workers already in Canada.
