Canada to Give 200,000 Temporary Residents Permanent Status as One-Time Measure

Americas Canada to Give 200,000 Temporary Residents Permanent Status as One-Time Measure Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government plans to transition up to 200,000 temporary residents to permanent residency by the end of 2027, in addition to its annual immigration target. The Canadian government’s immigration levels plan maintained its annual targets for temporary and permanent residents at 370,000 and 380,000 respectively through 2029. But a one-time measure will also grant permanent residency to individuals who are already in the country on a temporary basis.