Canada welcomed 182,100 permanent residents by mid-2026, reaching 40.8% of its annual goal. Economic immigration admissions were notably behind the required pace for the year. Family-class admissions, however, exceeded the target set for the halfway point. Special initiatives for protected persons and in-Canada workers also saw admissions. Overall, Canada faces a challenge to meet its 2026 immigration targets.

Canada welcomed 182,100 permanent residents by mid-2026, reaching 40.8% of its annual goal. Economic immigration admissions were notably behind the required pace for the year.…

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