New Budget Proposes Fast-Tracking Permanent Residency for 200,000 Temporary Immigrants by End of 2027

The newly released federal budget proposes fast-tracking permanent residency for 200,000 temporary residents already living in Canada by the end of 2027, while keeping annual immigration targets unchanged through 2029. The target marks an increase from last year’s budget, which included separate measures to fast-track permanent residency for approximately 115,000 protected persons and up to 33,000 temporary foreign workers by the same deadline, for a total of up to 148,000. Unlike temporary foreign workers, protected persons are those recognized as needing protection in Canada, including asylum seekers. The 2025 budget measures were described as one-time initiatives, with the protected persons admissions occurring in addition to regular permanent resident targets.