text: does the canadian gov´t has an immigration quota?? if yes, what´s the 2006 quota? and how many have granted? i want to immigrate to canada but i wonder my possibilities in 2005 the target was 220,000 - 245,000 permanent residents. this comprised of 132,500 - 148,000 in the economic (skilled) class, 51,500 - 56,800 in the family class and 30,800 - 33,800 in the protected persons class.