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Immigration has long been used to support economic and demographic growth, as well as cultural diversity, in Canada. Millions of immigrants choose to settle in Canada and embark on a new chapter in their life. Regardless of how they arrived in Canada, everyone contributes meaningfully to the Canadian economy and the growth of various industries. Immigration has aided in the development of the country.
Thus, considering immigration an important aspect of Canadian growth, the Honorable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, published a revised Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2023–2025 on November 1, 2022. The plan was prepared by taking into account important labour market shortages that are causing concern for Canadian businesses and workers.
Count of Invitations for 2023 - 2025
According to the Immigration and Canada’s Economic Recovery report (by IRCC), more than 405,000 new permanent residents were welcomed to Canada in 2021, and now with the new Immigration Levels Plan for 2023–2025, the Canadian government established a target to call:
- In year 2023: 465,000 Permanent Residents (earlier 447,055 Permanent Residents)
- In year 2024: 485,000 Permanent Residents (earlier 451,000 Permanent Residents)
- In year 2025: 500,000 Permanent Residents
The plan supports businesses in recruiting employees and attract the skills required in important areas like as health care, skilled trades, manufacturing, and technology to address the social and economic challenges that Canada will confront in the next decades.
Additionally, considering the value of skilled immigrants to the Canadian economy, culture, and population growth, the Canada aimed to call more than 60% of immigrants through economic immigration programs by 2025.
Other Major Announcements
The government of Canada also made some major announcements:
- From year 2023, IRCC will use new features in the Express Entry system to welcome newcomers with the required skills and qualifications in sectors facing acute labour shortages such as, health care, manufacturing, building trades and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
- Through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIPP), and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, IRCC will expand regional programs to address local labour market requirements (RNIP).
- Reuniting more families faster.
- It will be ensured that at least 4.4% of new permanent residents outside Quebec are Francophone.
- Considering global crises and aiming to providing a safe haven to those facing persecution, IRCC will expand the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot.
Canada’s PR Immigration Level's Plan
Detailed information related to the minimum and maximum count of invitations under each pathway for the years 2023–2025 published by IRCC is as follows:
Canadian Immigration Plan (2023 - 2025)
| Immigrant Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | Low Range | High Range | Target | Low Range | High Range | Target | Low Range | High Range | ||
| Overall Planned Permanent Resident Admissions | 485,000 | 430,000 | 532,500 | 500,000 | 442,500 | 550,000 | 500,000 | 442,500 | 550,000 | |
| Overall French-speaking Permanent Resident Admissions outside Quebec | 26,100 | - | - | 31,500 | - | - | 36,000 | - | - | |
| Economic | Federal High Skilled | 110,770 | 90,000 | 116,000 | 117,500 | 96,500 | 124,000 | 117,500 | 96,500 | 124,000 |
| Federal Economic Public Policiese | - | 0 | 3,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Federal Business | 5,000 | 3,500 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 4,000 | 8,000 | |
| Economic Pilots:
Caregivers; Agri-Food Pilot; Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot; Economic Mobility Pathways Project |
10,875 | 6,500 | 14,500 | 14,750 | 9,000 | 19,750 | 13,750 | 9,000 | 19,750 | |
| Atlantic Immigration Program | 6,500 | 4,000 | 9,000 | 8,500 | 5,000 | 13,000 | 8,500 | 5,000 | 13,000 | |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 110,000 | 105,500 | 117,000 | 120,000 | 113,000 | 130,000 | 120,000 | 113,000 | 130,000 | |
| Quebec Skilled Workers and Business | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | |||||||
| Total Economic | 281,135 | 250,000 | 305,000 | 301,250 | 265,000 | 326,000 | 301,250 | 265,000 | 326,000 | |
| Family | Spouses, Partners and Children | 82,000 | 77,000 | 88,000 | 84,000 | 79,000 | 90,000 | 84,000 | 79,000 | 90,000 |
| Parents and Grandparents | 32,000 | 27,000 | 36,000 | 34,000 | 29,000 | 42,000 | 34,000 | 29,000 | 42,000 | |
| Total Family | 114,000 | 105,000 | 130,000 | 118,000 | 107,000 | 135,000 | 118,000 | 107,000 | 135,000 | |
| Refugees and Protected Persons | Protected Persons in Canada and Dependents Abroad | 27,000 | 24,000 | 38,000 | 29,000 | 26,000 | 40,000 | 29,000 | 26,000 | 40,000 |
| Resettled Refugees – Government Assisted | 21,115 | 16,750 | 26,000 | 15,250 | 12,000 | 17,000 | 15,250 | 12,000 | 17,000 | |
| Resettled Refugees – Privately Sponsored | 27,750 | 20,000 | 31,000 | 28,250 | 23,000 | 32,000 | 28,250 | 23,000 | 32,000 | |
| Resettled Refugees – Blended Visa Office-Referred | 250 | - | 400 | 250 | - | 400 | 250 | - | 400 | |
| Total Refugees and Protected Persons | 76,115 | 66,000 | 93,000 | 72,750 | 64,000 | 80,000 | 72,750 | 64,000 | 80,000 | |
| Humanitarian & Compassionate and Other | Total Humanitarian & Compassionate and Other | 13,750 | 9,000 | 17,500 | 8,000 | 6,500 | 12,000 | 8,000 | 6,500 | 12,000 |
Important Faq's
The Immigration Levels Plan outlines the number of new permanent residents Canada aims to admit each year. It provides targets for different immigration categories such as Economic Immigration, Family Reunification, Refugees, and Humanitarian cases. The plan helps the government manage population growth, meet labor market needs, and uphold humanitarian commitments.
Canada's Immigration Levels Plan focuses on several key categories:
- Economic Immigration: Includes programs like the Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, and Federal Business programs.
- Family Sponsorship: For spouses, partners, children, parents, and grandparents.
- Refugees and Protected Persons: Includes resettled refugees and protected persons seeking asylum in Canada.
- Humanitarian & Other: Covers compassionate cases and special public policies.
Immigration targets are determined based on various factors, including labor market demands, population aging, and Canada's economic needs. The government also considers humanitarian obligations, ensuring a balance between economic growth and helping vulnerable populations such as refugees. Targets are set annually and updated to adapt to changing conditions.
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