In 2023, Canada set a new record by welcoming 471,550 new permanent residents, surpassing the previous year’s total and the target set in the Immigration Levels Plan for 2023. This achievement reflects Canada’s commitment to expanding its population through immigration, drawing significantly from Express Entry programs and the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), along with their families. Canada’s target for 2023 was 465,000, which was surpassed by 6,550.
Canada Temporary Workers & International Students 2023
In 2023, IRCC significantly increased the finalization of temporary residence applications. Work permit applications, including extensions, saw a notable rise to 1,646,300. This is an increase of 503,330 from the previous year. This includes both the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program. Additionally, study permit finalizations also grew, reaching 1,089,600, including extensions, which surpassed the prior year’s figure. These figures highlight Canada’s expanding role as a destination for international workers and students.
Canada Citizenship Levels 2023
In 2023, the period from April 1 to December 31 saw 293,000 individuals attain Canadian citizenship, marking an increase of 13,900 compared to the same timeframe in 2022, where 279,100 new citizens were welcomed. This growth in citizenship levels underscores Canada’s continued commitment to integrating newcomers into the fabric of the nation, reflecting its welcoming stance and the successful transition of many residents from temporary to permanent status, culminating in citizenship.
Immigration Levels Plan
Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026 outlines ambitious targets to welcome new permanent residents, aiming for continued growth and support of the country’s demographic and economic objectives. In 2024, Canada plans to admit 485,000 new immigrants, with the goal increasing to 500,000 each year for 2025 and 2026. This plan signifies Canada’s commitment to sustaining its role as a leading destination for immigrants worldwide, focusing on economic growth, family reunification, and responding to humanitarian needs.
With an election scheduled for October 20, 2025, Canada’s immigration levels could be influenced by the policies of the election winners in the lead-up to and following the election, potentially impacting the Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026.
As Canada continues its ambitious Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026, the landscape of immigration is poised for significant growth, reflecting the nation’s commitment to welcoming new permanent residents.
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