# Canada grants 200,000 temporary residents permanent status

> Canada gives 200,000 temporary residents permanent status by end-2027 as one-time measure.
- Title: Canada grants 200,000 temporary residents permanent status
- Summary: Canada gives 200,000 temporary residents permanent status by end-2027 as one-time measure.
- Keywords: canada, permanent residency, temporary residents, immigration targets, humanitarian cases, ukrainian refugees, housing strain, federal budget, The Straits Times
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/canada-to-give-200000-temporary-residents-permanent-status-as-one-time-measure
- Published: 2026-11-07T00:10:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: canada, permanent residency, temporary residents, immigration targets, humanitarian cases, ukrainian refugees, housing strain, federal budget, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.