Temporary to Permanent Resident Pathways

This category encompasses time-limited public policies designed to faciliate the transition of temporary residents (workers and students) already in Canada to permanent residence. These policies are often responsive to immediate labour market needs and are subject to specific intake caps and deadlines.

Current Initiatives (2025-2026)

Transitioning Temporary Workers: A major focus of the 2026 Immigration Levels Plan is the targeted transition of temporary workers to permanent residence. The government aims to welcome up to 33,000 new permanent residents through these specific facilitation measures in 2026.

These pathways typically target:

• Recent international graduates from Canadian institutions.
• Essential workers in healthcare and other critical infrastructure sectors.
• French-speaking temporary residents (Francophone Mobility).