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Canada to Admit Fewer Permanent Residents in 2026 Amid Immigration Policy Changes

Canada aims to cut immigration growth below 5% of population by 2027 with a 15,000 reduction in permanent residents and over 50% fewer student visas, officials said.

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Canada will welcome fewer permanent residents this year, as the federal government moves forward with changes and cuts to its immigration system. Ottawa is expected to admit 380,000 permanent residents, down roughly by 15,000 compared to 2025, when Canada was projected to admit 395,000 permanent residents.

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Canada immigration changes taking effect in 2026: Here are the new rules, residency cuts and targets

Canada is reducing its permanent and temporary resident intakes this year with cuts for many immigration programs and newcomer streams.

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The Record broke the news in Waterloo, Canada on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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