Canada to Reserve 5,000 Federal Selection Space to Designate French-Speaking Immigrants

Written By Ann Arbour Consultants Inc.
Jan 21, 2026

Major Francophone Immigration Opportunity for 2026!
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced that it will reserve an additional 5,000 permanent residence (PR) selection spaces specifically for French‑speaking immigrants outside Quebec as part of its 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan — this is a huge opportunity for francophone applicants!

Key Highlights of the Announcement

5,000 federal selection spots will be dedicated to French‑speaking immigrants in 2026 to help provinces and territories attract francophone talent.

Canada exceeded its 2025 francophone immigration target, demonstrating strong federal commitment to growing French‑speaking communities outside Quebec.

The government continues to raise annual targets for francophone PR admissions — 9% in 2026, increasing to 10.5% by 2028.

This is a developing story and details on how to apply, and eligibility conditions are expected to follow soon.

To all francophone candidates:
This could be your chance to make Canada your home!
Don’t miss out — get in touch with us to explore your eligibility and start your application. We can help you through the process and ensure your best chances of success!

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