The law requires Canada's levels plan to be tabled by November 1, a Sunday this year, or within 30 sitting days after. What the current plan sets.
Canada's 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan has not been tabled as of October 24, 2026. Under section 94 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the minister must table the annual report to Parliament, which includes the number of people projected to become permanent residents next year, on or before November 1, or, if a House of Parliament is not sitting then, within the next 30 days on which it sits. November 1, 2026 is a Sunday.
So the plan could arrive in the coming days or, under that 30-sitting-day rule, somewhat later. IRCC has said only that the plan "will be tabled in fall 2026"; no date has been announced.
What the current plan sets
The 2026–2028 plan, as described in IRCC's committee briefing material (page updated August 21, 2026):
| Year | Permanent resident target | New temporary resident arrivals target |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 380,000 | 385,000 |
| 2027 | 380,000 | 370,000 |
| 2028 | 380,000 | 370,000 |
IRCC's briefing also notes two one-time measures on top of those permanent resident targets: about 115,000 Protected Persons in Canada over 2026–2027 and up to 33,000 work permit holders over the same period.
What the minister has signalled
According to CTV News (October 16, 2026), Immigration Minister Lena Diab said levels will be going up, with a plan expected in November. These are remarks, not a tabled plan: no new number has been published, and the 2027 and 2028 figures above stay in force until a new plan replaces them.
What to watch when it is tabled
Points to check on canada.ca once the plan is out:
- The overall permanent resident target for 2027, and whether the 2027 and 2028 figures change from 380,000.
- The economic-class share and any Express Entry, PNP or in-Canada transition numbers.
- Temporary resident arrival targets for students and workers.
- Provincial nominee allocations, which shape provincial draw volumes.
What to do next
Nothing changes for applicants on the day a plan is tabled; current draws and rules continue. Keep your profile current with our CRS calculator, follow draws on the draw tracker, and read our earlier explainer, what IRCC has already committed to for 2027–2029. We will update this story once the plan is published on canada.ca.
Sources: IRPA s. 94 (Justice Laws, current to September 30, 2026) and IRCC committee briefing on the levels plan, both read October 24, 2026. Targets are planning figures, not entitlements; no outcome or timeline is assured.
