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Canada Unveils 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, Cuts Temporary Resident Intake by 45 %
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Quebec unveils 2026-2029 plan: immigration cut to 45,000 and new French-language focus
Quebec’s new four-year immigration blueprint lowers the permanent-resident cap to 45,000, mandates higher French proficiency, and scraps the fast-track PEQ route. Employers will face tighter language rules and fewer spots for both permanent and temporary newcomers.
PEQ sunset looms as Quebec opts for “moderate” cut to 45,000 newcomers a year
Quebec confirmed it will end the Quebec Experience Program on November 19 as part of its plan to cap immigration at 45,000 annually. The closure removes a six-month pathway to permanent residence for graduates and in-province workers, forcing employers to seek alternative routes.
Ottawa boosts Provincial Nominee Program quotas by 66 % for 2026
The 2026 Immigration Levels Plan sets a record 91,500 spaces for the Provincial Nominee Program, a 66 % jump from this year. The decision empowers provinces to attract and retain skilled workers and gives employers a larger permanent-residence channel at a time when federal policy is cutting back on temporary workers.