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Canada to Reduce 2025 Permanent Residents by 90,000 to 395,000, First Immigration Cut in a Decade

Oct 23, 2024, 11:32 PM

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is set to announce a significant reduction in Canada's immigration levels, marking the first decrease in a decade. According to government sources, the number of new permanent residents will be lowered by approximately 21%, from 485,000 in 2024 to 395,000 in 2025—a reduction of 90,000 people. Immigration to Canada reached record highs of 493,000 in 2021 and 469,000 in 2022. The government also plans to allow about 300,000 temporary residents in 2025, down from current levels. The move, expected to be announced on Thursday, comes amid growing public concern over immigration levels and represents a significant shift from prior plans to increase annual immigration. Immigration Minister Marc Miller is expected to release the new immigration plan, which will outline the number of permanent residents Canada intends to welcome over the next three years.