Ottawa-The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met today to advance collaboration on the 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan and discuss federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) priorities. They discussed returning immigration to sustainable levels while considering regional, rural and northern contexts, addressing labour shortages, reinforcing key economic sectors, and supporting communities across the country. Ministers also discussed the role of Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in advancing these considerations and the need for stable and adequate PNP allocations.
While ministers held forward-looking discussions, they also reviewed the implementation of recent reforms, including measures to support sustainable immigration and strengthen program integrity. Ministers agreed that meaningful consultation, careful planning, and effective management across both permanent and temporary immigration pathways is essential to restoring balance to Canada's immigration system and alignment with economic objectives. Ministers discussed the federal commitment to stabilize permanent resident admissions to less than 1% of the total population beyond 2027 and to reduce the temporary population to less than 5% of the total population by the end of 2027, agreeing on the need for continued progress in returning immigration to sustainable levels.
