October 22, 2026 – For the purposes of talking to Canadians about why everyone should be on board with growing our population, legal immigration means whatever programs Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) runs as well as Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). For the purposes of the Canada 100 Million Project, legal immigration also refers to Internationally-Displaced People (IDPs) and refugees.
Temporary foreign workers and post-secondary student visa holders, and how they might become Permanent Residents, are considered in a different way.
People being smuggled, people fleeing injustice, survivors of environmental disasters or war zones are another category.
Is there a consensus in Canada about what legal immigration means?
What does human capital mean, and does Canada have enough?
Which Canadians resist newcomer immigration, and why?
Thinking about foreign students, shouldn’t we provide graduates with a path to Permanent Residence so the fruits of their education and expertise stay here in Canada?
Are there pragmatic reasons to build up cities and towns in order to accommodate newcomer families?
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The Canada 100 Million Project
To build lasting prosperity with a strong economy, a sustainable environment and robust institutions, Canada needs to grow our population, mainly through larger families and legal immigration.
