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Canada’s first federal budget under Prime Minister Carney and the newly tabled 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan mark a turning point for Canadian immigration, one that prioritizes quality, sustainability, and strategic alignment over volume.
This week, Howard Greenberg and Naumaan Hameed unpack what these shifts mean for employers, foreign workers, and students:
- Stabilized PR Admissions: Annual permanent resident targets set at 380,000 through 2028, reflecting a focus on measured growth.
- Temporary Resident Reductions: Fewer study and work permits to ease housing and service pressures, with emphasis on in-demand skills.
- Provincial Programs Empowered: PNPs gain 50,000 more spots, provinces now play a stronger role in selecting talent regionally.
- New Transition Pathways: Up to 33,000 temporary workers and 115,000 protected persons will receive pathways to PR.
- Emerging Opportunities: H-1B and global research pilots signal Canada’s push for innovation-driven migration.
Contact Greenberg Hameed for tailored legal guidance, understanding these shifts and planning the right immigration strategy has never been more critical:
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