Implement Canada's new immigration levels plans.

What success looks like

310,000 permanent residents are admitted to Canada in 2018, contributing to economic growth, family reunification and the government's humanitarian commitments. Canada enjoys increased economic competitiveness through the attraction of global talent.

Government's narrative on progress

Preliminary admissions data indicate that in 2018 Canada welcomed 321,121 permanent residents, exceeding the target of 310,000 while remaining within the approved range. This increase in immigration contributed to economic growth as well as family reunification and the government’s humanitarian commitments. The 2019-2021 multi-year immigration levels plan maintains the three-year timeframe introduced in fall 2017, validates the 2019 target of 330,800, and sets admissions targets of 341,000 and 350,000 in 2020 and 2021 respectively. The plan will increase the number of permanent residents selected in economic programs, while maintaining a commitment to family reunification and resettlement of refugees. The government is reducing application backlogs, improving the speed at which applications are processed, and putting a greater focus on the attraction of highly skilled global talent. The government will report publicly on 2019 admissions in early 2020.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.