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778,000 Fewer Temporary Residents, More PR Families in the Prairies: Inside IRCC and StatCan’s 2026-2030 School Forecast
A joint IRCC and Statistics Canada projection published October 28, 2026 models a 778,200 drop in non-permanent residents alongside up to 468,800 permanent resident admissions in 2027, shifting newcomer school growth toward Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
October 30, 2026
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