IRCC Policy Update — June 15, 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026
The 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan reduces temporary resident arrival targets while stabilizing permanent resident admissions, with economic immigration set to account for 64% of all immigration in 2027 and 2028 — the highest proportion in decades.
Canada strengthened regulation of immigration and citizenship consultants in May 2026, signaling increased oversight of the consultant industry.
IRCC published several new temporary public policies in April–June 2026, including a June 5 policy facilitating work permits for prospective PR candidates in Quebec and their spouses, and April 1 policies for foreign nationals affected by domestic natural disasters.
What You Should Do
- If you are a prospective PR candidate in Quebec, check the June 5, 2026 temporary public policy on work permits at canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies.html to see if you or your spouse qualify for a facilitated work permit.
- If you are using or considering hiring an immigration consultant, verify their registration with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) at college-ic.ca — Canada strengthened consultant regulation in May 2026.
- Review the full 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan at canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/corporate-initiatives/levels to understand how target changes across economic, family, and refugee categories may affect your specific pathway.
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The 2026–2028 plan cuts temporary resident arrival targets and holds permanent resident admissions stable, with economic immigration rising to 64% of all admissions by 2027–2028 — the highest share in decades.
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