Please check the figures from 2015, 2016 and 2017. I think, it is a great news for all of us.
2015 - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/rpp/2015-2016/
2016 - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2016-03-08.asp
2017 - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2016-10-31.asp
in 2015, they didnt specify any target. They kept high and low. If we compare high of 2015 to high of 2017, there is net increase of 3300
in 2016, they specified the target. Considering that in mind, there is a increase of 15300. Good gain in economic immigrants.
The next encouraging statement for 2017 is that "Levels targets and ranges have not been established for each individual program as a majority of admissions in 2017 are expected to come from Express Entry. This approach reflects the current way that federal economic immigrants are selected under the Express Entry system. The Express Entry system determines which programs foreign nationals qualify for based on the information they provide and awards them points under the Comprehensive Ranking System for their ability to successfully enter the Canadian work force (e.g., age, education, official language proficiency and work experience)."
while 2016 says - "Levels targets and ranges have not been established for each individual program as almost half of admissions in 2016 are expected to come from Express Entry. This approach reflects the new ways federal economic immigrants are selected under the Express Entry system. The Express Entry system determines which programs foreign nationals qualify for based on the information they provide and awards them points under the Comprehensive Ranking System for their ability to successfully enter the Canadian work force (e.g. age, education, official language proficiency and work experience)."
so the net net stuff is....that there is around 500+ ITA to be added in each draw as per the base of 1500 from last two years. Then, increase of 600 to 1000 ITAs also to be factored as majority of admission is from express entry. So considering, it to 80% of what it was stated in 2016 (half of admissions in 2016), I consider around 600 to 1000 ITAs. So again the final net should be around 2500+ to 3000 ITAs in each draw for next one year.
Let's see how it goes.