Canada’s immigration authorities have disclosed plans to transition at least 20,000 workers already living in the country to permanent residence in 2026. The authority explained that the move forms part of the country’s wider plan to manage immigration levels and address labour shortages in key sectors. The development was disclosed……
Canada’s immigration authorities have disclosed plans to transition at least 20,000 workers already living in the country to permanent residence in 2026.
The authority explained that the move forms part of the country’s wider plan to manage immigration levels and address labour shortages in key sectors.
The development was disclosed in a Monday statement posted on the official X handle of the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC).
IRCC said that the measure is part of its one-time In-Canada Workers Initiative announced in Budget 2025, which is designed to accelerate the transition of up to 33,000 temporary workers to permanent residence in 2026 and 2027.
The department said, “IRCC is aiming to transition at least 20,000 workers to permanent residence in 2026 and the remainder in 2027.
“We are making progress and are on track to meet these goals. Between January 1 and February 28, 2026, 3,600 workers were granted permanent residence under this initiative.”
“Eligible applicants being granted permanent residence were already selected through occupation-driven pilots and well-established regional immigration programs led by provinces, territories and community partners, as well as occupation-driven pilots. Applicants do not need to take any action,” the statement read.
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