Canada’s Temporary Resident (TR) programs allow foreign nationals to enter and stay in Canada for limited periods for specific purposes including tourism, work, or study. As of 2026, Canada has implemented significant reductions in temporary resident admissions, targeting 385,000 new arrivals in 2026 (down from 673,650 in 2025), with further reductions to 370,000 in 2027-2028, aiming to bring the temporary resident population below 5% of Canada’s total population by 2027. The three main TR categories are: Visitor Status (requiring either a Temporary Resident Visa or electronic Travel Authorization for entry, typically allowing stays up to six months for tourism, family visits, or business meetings), Study Permits (for programs longer than six months at designated learning institutions, with 2026 targets set at 408,000 total study permits including 155,000 for newly arriving students and 253,000 extensions—a significant 49% reduction from 2025 levels), and Work Permits (issued through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requiring Labour Market Impact Assessments or the International Mobility Program offering LMIA-exempt pathways, with 230,000 work permits targeted for 2026). Notable changes for 2026 include the elimination of Provincial Attestation Letter requirements for master’s and doctoral students starting January 1, 2026, expedited two-week processing for doctoral study permits, and new pathways for international doctors with one year of Canadian work experience.