The Federal Government boosts Francophone immigration despite overall cuts, targeting 12% by 2029 As Canada implements significant reductions in immigration levels, the Federal Government is making a notable exception for French-speaking immigrants settling outside Quebec.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has raised the francophone immigration target to an ambitious 12% of all permanent residents admitted outside Quebec by 2029, up from the previous 4.4% goal that took 19 years to achieve.

This strategic initiative aims to counter the declining demographic weight of francophone communities, which has dropped from 6.1% in 1971 to 3.5% in 2021.

While overall permanent resident admissions will be limited to 395,000 in 2025, the government is actively promoting francophone immigration through specialized programs and express entry draws for French speakers.

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