Canada admitted 182,100 new permanent residents in the first half of 2026, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. This figure includes 155,800 under main immigration categories and 26,300 through two one-time initiatives. The admissions represent 40.8% of Canada's adjusted 2026 target of 446,000 permanent residents.
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