IRCC Policy Update — September 10, 2026

What You Should Do

• -If you are a prospective international student or temporary foreign worker, check updated eligibility requirements on canada.ca/immigration before applying, as new lower arrival targets for 2026 (385,000 total) mean significantly more competition for spots.
• -If you are an employer relying on temporary foreign workers, review the updated Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP) targets and compliance requirements at canada.ca/temporary-foreign-workers to ensure your recruitment plans align with the reduced 2026 allocations.
• -If you are a permanent residency applicant in the economic class, note the 2026 target of 244,700 economic admissions. Review the full 2026-2028 Levels Plan breakdown at canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/corporate-initiatives/levels/supplementary-immigration-levels-2026-2028.html to understand which streams are prioritized.
• -French-speaking applicants outside Quebec should note that French-speaking admission targets rise from 30,267 in 2026 to 35,175 in 2028 — if applicable, factor this trajectory into your application timing and check francophone stream eligibility at canada.ca/express-entry.