Thousands from Ukraine, Hong Kong in line to become permanent residents under new plan - National Post

Copy URL Facebook Linked In X (Twitter) Loading account options Sign In Manage Account Close account menu Manage Account Sign Out Loading subscription options Subscribefor $0.50/week By Sarah Ritchie November 6, 2026 at 4:05 p.m. Last Updated: November 6, 2026 at 4:45 p.m. The federal government’s plan to allow 200,000 temporary residents to become permanent residents by the end of next year is targeted in part at clearing backlogs of people who fled unrest in Ukraine and Hong Kong, the prime minister said Friday.

“These are people who are not permanent in terms of the classification, but are effectively permanent residents, and we’re recognizing that,” said Prime Minister Mark Carney Carney at a press conference in Winnipeg.

The government released a new immigration levels plan on Thursday, minutes after revealing the latest federal budget.

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