Canada Immigration Statistics 2026

Canada welcomed 485,000 new permanent residents in 2025 and targets 500,000 in 2026. Here are the key data points every immigration applicant should know.

500,000

PR target 2026

485,000

PRs admitted 2025

100+

Immigration pathways

6 months

Average Express Entry processing

Express Entry

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Draws held in 202526

Invitations issued 2025~110,000

Lowest CRS score (all-program 2025)481

Average processing time (EE)6 months

Category-based draws (STEM, Trade, French)Active

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

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PNP nominations target 2026110,000

Provinces with active PNP10

Number of PNP streams (approx.)80+

CRS bonus for EE-linked PNP+600 pts

Top Source Countries (2025)

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India#1 — ~100,000

Philippines#2 — ~35,000

China#3 — ~25,000

Nigeria#4 — ~15,000

France#5 — ~13,000

MoroccoTop 15

Language & Immigration

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French-language draws held 20258+

Francophone PR target 2026 (outside QC)6%

CRS bonus for CLB 7 French (bilinguals)+50 pts

LMIA-exempt Francophone Mobility permits 2025~10,000

Processing Times (2025 avg)

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Express Entry (ITA to PR)~6 months

Spousal sponsorship (inland)~12 months

Work permit (online application)~8 weeks

Study permit (SDS)~8 weeks

Sources: IRCC, Statistics Canada, Government of Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2024–2026

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