Canada has long been known as a destination for immigrants from all over the world. In 2022, Canada continued to attract new immigrants from a variety of countries.
According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a total of 401,000 new immigrants came to Canada in 2022. This number includes both economic and family class immigrants, as well as refugees and individuals with protected person status.
The largest group of new immigrants in 2022 were those who came under the economic class. This group, which includes skilled workers and business immigrants, made up roughly two-thirds of the total number of new immigrants. Within the economic class, the largest group were skilled workers, who accounted for over half of all economic class immigrants. The federal skilled worker program and the Quebec skilled worker program were the most popular programs among this group.
The second largest group of new immigrants in 2022 were those who came to Canada as part of the family class. This group includes spouses, partners, children, and other family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. They accounted for about one-fifth of all new immigrants in 2022.
Another significant group of new immigrants in 2022 were refugees and individuals with protected person status. Canada has a long history of welcoming individuals fleeing persecution and war, and in 2022, over 32,000 refugees and protected persons were admitted to the country.
In terms of where new immigrants came from, the largest source countries in 2022 were India, China, the Philippines, and Nigeria. Together, these four countries accounted for over half of all new immigrants in 2022.
While these figures give an overall picture of the number of new immigrants coming to Canada in 2022, it’s important to note that immigration to Canada is a complex and multi-faceted phenomenon. Factors such as changes in immigration policies, economic conditions, and global events can all have an impact on the number of new immigrants coming to Canada.
In conclusion, Canada continued to be a popular destination for immigrants from all over the world in 2022. A total of 401,000 new immigrants came to Canada, with the majority coming under the economic class, followed by family class and refugees.