Provinces offered space to transition up to 100,000 workers to permanent residence

The federal government says provinces and territories will be offered additional space to transition up to a combined 100,000 workers and accompanying family members already in Canada to permanent residence in 2027.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said the measure is intended to help jurisdictions retain workers who are already contributing to their economies. The department expects provinces and territories to receive their allocations by March 31, 2027.

The 100,000 figure is a combined national maximum, not a guarantee that every temporary resident will qualify. Selection will depend on the participating province or territory, its allocation and program rules, as well as federal admissibility requirements.

People considering an application should wait for official instructions from their province or territory and IRCC. The announcement does not create an immediate application stream or confer permanent status on its own.

Sources

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announcement, published November 12, 2026.

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