New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Canada is preparing for a major overhaul of its permanent residency system this year, with the federal government moving towards prioritising applicants who are already living and working in the country, Immigration News Canada said in a report.

According to Canada's Immigration Levels Plan 2026-2028 and commitments outlined in the federal budget, two major permanent residency programmes could be introduced in 2026, potentially making it easier for temporary residents and foreign professionals to become permanent residents.

This initiative also signals Ottawa's broader push to focus on talent already present in Canada, making better use of in-country workers while filling key skill shortages faster and more efficie...