Canada welcomed a record number of immigrants in 2022. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced Thursday. The government is committed to admitting more immigrants every year than ever before, despite the pandemic.
Fraser says the year-end numbers show Canada is “well on track” to meet its goal of welcoming one million new immigrants over three years.
Canada’s immigration target for 2022 is 431,645. The government is committed to admitting more immigrants every year than ever before and has met its target for 2022 with 290,812 new arrivals so far in 2019.
“The numbers we’re seeing right now are historic,” says Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen of the agenda that guided the country’s immigration strategy over these last three years: create more opportunities by increasing skillsets; increase diversity through family reunification programs; make it easier for Canadians living abroad to return home; encourage skilled workers from around the world to immigrate here; welcome refugees fleeing war zones or natural disasters where they face danger at home.”
The numbers break down as follows:
The number of immigrants to Canada in 2022 was the highest ever recorded, according to Statistics Canada.
The total number of immigrants who came to Canada between January 1st and December 31st was reported as 513,300—a new record high for any single year.
This represents an increase of nearly 110,000 people compared to last year’s immigration level (503,200).
Ontario welcomed the largest number of new permanent residents (141,430), followed by British Columbia (85,680), Alberta (66,190), Quebec (65,815) and Manitoba (20,895).
Ontario welcomed the largest number of new permanent residents (141,430), followed by British Columbia (85,680), Alberta (66,190), Quebec (65,815) and Manitoba (20,895).
Ontario has recorded its highest point since 2016. The province also saw an increase in immigration to Canada during this period with a total of 153 000 people settling here last year.
British Columbia continues to be Canada’s most popular destination for immigrants coming into Canada with more than 34 000 people moving there from other countries around the world in 2022 compared to 38 000 in 201
A record-number of immigrants arrived in Canada in 2022 — a sign of the country’s ongoing commitment to a high level of immigration despite COVID-19, says Immigration Minister Sean Fraser.
Canada is committed to the immigration of the world’s best and brightest. We welcome more immigrants than ever before and we will continue to do so, despite COVID-19.
The government is committed to admitting more immigrants every year than ever before, despite the pandemic.
The government is committed to admitting more immigrants every year than ever before, despite the pandemic.
Immigration levels are expected to stay high. The government is committed to a high level of immigration for decades, but it has yet to specify what those numbers will be in 2030 and beyond.
The government has committed to admitting more immigrants every year than ever before, despite the pandemic. The numbers break down as follows: Ontario welcomed the largest number of new permanent residents (141,430), followed by British Columbia (85,680), Alberta (66,190), Quebec (65,815) and Manitoba (20,895). A record-number of immigrants arrived in Canada in 2022 — a sign of the country’s ongoing commitment to a high level of immigration despite COVID-19, says Immigration Minister Sean Fraser.
