Canada to Give 200,000 Temporary Residents Permanent Status as One-Time Measure

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a plan to grant permanent residency status to up to 200,000 temporary residents by the end of 2027 as a one-time measure separate from Canada's annual immigration targets. The government did not provide specific eligibility criteria or a detailed timeline for the transitions. The policy applies to temporary residents already living in Canada.

• Bloomberg — Canada to Give 200,000 Temporary Residents Permanent Status as One-Time Measure

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