Canada welcomes the most immigrants in a single year
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:03:15 +0000
In 2021, Canada welcomed over 401,000 permanent residents, the highest number of newcomers in any year in Canadian history, surpassing the previous record from 1913.
This meets the 2021 target set by the 2021–2023 Immigration Levels Plan to support the post-pandemic recovery and to chart a more prosperous future. The number is much higher than the 184,500 new permanent residents welcomed over the course of 2020, amidst the challenges resulting from the pandemic.
According to the Government, the immigration target was met by making the most of the talent already within our borders. The majority of these new permanent residents were already in Canada on a temporary status. Over 75% of new permanent residents from January to November 2021 were already in Canada at the time of landing. Prior to the pandemic, most of the new permanent residents came from overseas.
Canada needs immigration to drive the economy and support the aging population. Immigration accounts for almost 100% of Canada’s labour force growth. Roughly 75% of Canada’s population growth comes from immigration, mostly in the economic category. By 2036, immigrants will represent up to 30% of Canada’s population, compared with 20.7% in 2011.
Immigration addresses labour shortages in key sectors such as health care. Immigrants make up 37% of pharmacists, 36% of physicians, 39% of dentists, 23% of registered nurses, and 35% of nurse aides and related occupations.
According to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser: “Canada is built on immigration, and we will continue to welcome the immigrants that Canada needs to succeed. I can’t wait to see the incredible contributions that our 401,000 new neighbours make in communities across the country.”
The Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 is expected to be announced in February 2022.
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