Canada adds up to 100,000 permanent residence spaces for 2027
Canada will allocate up to 100,000 additional permanent residence admissions for 2027, focusing on specific humanitarian cohorts and in‑Canada workers. The breakdown was released in a November 10, 2026 press release and applies to applicants already in the country.
In this story
At a glance
- What changes
- Up to 100,000 extra permanent residence spaces are earmarked for 2027
- Timing
- Spaces apply to the 2027 immigration year
- Who is affected
- Applicants already in Canada under listed humanitarian and worker categories
The details
- Announced by
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- New rule
- IRCC will allocate the additional 100,000 spaces to specific humanitarian cohorts and to in‑Canada workers and their families, with the remainder going to spouses, common‑law partners, dependent children, and approved‑in‑principle humanitarian applicants.
Overall allocation
In a press release dated Nov. 10, 2026, IRCC detailed how up to 100,000 extra permanent residence admissions will be distributed for the 2027 immigration year. These spaces sit on top of the 380,000 annual target set in the 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan.
Targeted humanitarian cohorts
The additional spaces will first cover the remaining applications under the Hongkonger pathways and the Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway. The rest will be split between spouses, common‑law partners, dependent children of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and applicants who have received an approved‑in‑principle humanitarian and compassionate decision.
In‑Canada workers and provincial collaboration
Another 100,000 of the new spaces are reserved for workers already in Canada and their families. These will be allocated through the Provincial Nominee Program in partnership with provinces and territories. No action is required from applicants to accelerate processing under this initiative.
What this means for travellers
Trip planning
- Existing permanent residence applicants in Canada see no change to processing timelines.
- New applicants can consider the expanded space when planning to apply in 2027.
Cost and documents
- No additional fees are introduced for the extra spaces.
- Required documents remain those already stipulated for each pathway.
What you need to do
- Applicants already in Canada do not need to submit new forms for the extra spaces.
- Prospective applicants should monitor IRCC updates for any future procedural changes.
Who this affects
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Hongkonger pathway applicants
They are part of the specific humanitarian populations receiving the additional spaces.
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Ukraine Family Reunification applicants
They are included in the humanitarian cohort earmarked for extra admissions.
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Spouses, common‑law partners and dependent children of citizens or PRs
They will receive a share of the 100,000 additional spaces.
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Approved‑in‑principle humanitarian and compassionate applicants
They are allocated part of the new admissions pool.
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In‑Canada workers and their families
They will benefit from 100,000 spaces distributed via the Provincial Nominee Program.
Frequently asked questions
How many extra permanent residence spots does Canada add for 2027?
Canada announced up to 100,000 additional permanent residence admissions for the 2027 immigration year, on top of the existing 380,000 target.
When will the new permanent residence spaces be available?
The extra spaces are slated for the 2027 immigration year, as outlined in the November 10, 2026 IRCC press release.
Which groups will receive the new permanent residence spaces?
The allocation covers Hongkonger pathway applicants, Ukraine Family Reunification applicants, spouses, common‑law partners, dependent children of citizens or PRs, approved‑in‑principle humanitarian applicants, and in‑Canada workers and their families.
Do I need to submit a new application to benefit from the extra spaces?
No. Applicants already in Canada with pending permanent residence applications do not need to take any additional steps for the new allocation.
Will the extra spaces affect processing fees or required documents?
The announcement does not introduce new fees or document requirements; existing fee structures and documentation rules remain unchanged.
