Canada Immigration Absorption Index 2026: New Report Warns PR Targets May Exceed Capacity
A new Canada Immigration Absorption Index 2026 suggests the country may currently be able to sustainably absorb around 239,700 permanent residents annually, significantly below the federal government’s target of 380,000 new permanent residents per year under the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan. The report highlights growing pressure on housing, healthcare, affordability, wages, and public services across…