From The Straits Times · · 1m 10s
Canada grants 200,000 temporary residents permanent status
Canada gives 200,000 temporary residents permanent status by end-2027 as one-time measure.
In brief
Canada gives 200,000 temporary residents permanent status by end-2027 as one-time measure. Canada will grant up to 200,000 temporary residents permanent status by end-2027 as a one-time measure to address housing and service strains. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Canada's immigration plan
Canada maintains annual targets for temporary and permanent residents at 370,000 and 380,000 through 2029.
One-time permanent status measure
Canada will grant up to 200,000 temporary residents permanent status by end-2027 as one-time measure.
Split between workers and humanitarian cases
The initiative divides into two streams: workers and humanitarian cases including Ukrainians and long-term residents.
Prime Minister Carney's stance
Carney called the move 'the right thing to do' in a news conference on Nov 6.
“It’s the right thing to do”
Conservative opposition response
Conservatives accused Carney of hiding the plan in Nov 5's federal budget to raise numbers.
Provincial immigration control
Provinces gain more say over temporary foreign worker eligibility and regional labor needs.
Temporary worker program changes
LMIA approvals for lower-wage jobs now last two years instead of one.
The big picture
Canada will grant up to 200,000 temporary residents permanent status by end-2027 as a one-time measure to address housing and service strains.
