IRCC Policy Update — April 11, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Canada's 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan focuses on reducing temporary resident population to under 5% of total population by end of 2027
New temporary resident targets set at 385,000 in 2026, decreasing to 370,000 in 2027 and 2028, while permanent resident admissions remain stabilized
IRCC's 2026-27 Departmental Plan indicates significant budget cuts and transfer of employer compliance inspections to Employment and Social Development Canada
What You Should Do
- Monitor canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship for updates as the temporary resident reduction strategy may affect program availability
- Employers using foreign workers should prepare for more rigorous compliance inspections ahead of the ESDC transition
- Check eligibility for permanent residence programs as these remain prioritized while temporary programs face reductions
Sources
Topics Covered
Temporary Resident Target Reductions: Canada committed to reducing temporary resident population to under 5% by end of 2027, with new arrival targets dropping from 385,000 in 2026 to 370,000 in 2027-2028.
IRCC Digital Modernization: IRCC's Departmental Plan outlines significant digital modernization investments alongside budget cuts and structural changes to compliance processes.
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