Canada looking to stabilize immigration levels at 500,000 per year in 2026

After making a number of increases to its immigration targets in recent years, the federal government announced Wednesday that it's aiming to maintain its target of welcoming 500,000 new permanent residents in 2026.

Canada looking to stabilize immigration levels at 500,000 per year in 2026
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After making a number of increases to its immigration targets in recent years, the federal government announced Wednesday that it's aiming to maintain its target of welcoming 500,000 new permanent residents in 2026.