Canada Sets New Immigration Record with 483000 PRs in 2024

By CIC Times [Published 12 Feb, 2025 | 05:36 AM] 2044

The Canadian government has almost achieved its immigration target in 2024. A new record has been achieved as the country grants Canada PR to 483,000 new residents. It is aligned with the Canada Levels Plan 2024-2026 announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

This showcases Canada’s increasing reliance on immigration to boost its economy and fulfill its labour needs. In this, we will look at the annual growth, monthly trends, top countries providing PR, and how it is going to impact the newcomers in the long run.

Canada PR Admission: Annual Growth and Future Targets

Canada has achieved its immigration targets showcasing its precise planning and implementation of policies. In the table below, we will look at the yearly comparison between the official targets and the number of people admitted:

Year	Permanent Residents Admitted	Official Immigration Target
2024	483,395	485,000
2023	471,820	465,000
2022	437,630	431,645
2021	406,055	401,000
2020	184,600	341,000

Month-Wise Breakdown of New PRs in 2024

There are monthly fluctuations due to several factors like temperature, policy changes, and better travel conditions. In the table below, we will look at the month-wise breakdown of the number of permanent residents in 2024:

Month	Number of Permanent Residents
January	47,765
February	39,105
March	34,870
April	42,605
May	46,850
June	44,700
July	47,870
August	39,255
September	37,140
October	34,475
November	36,900
December	31,860
Total	483,395

Top 10 Source Countries for Canada PR

There is no denying to the fact that India remains the largest source country, followed by the Philippines, and Canada. Cameroon has shown the largest growth in comparison to other countries. The top 10 source countries for Canada PR are as follows:

Country	2024	2023	Year-on-Year Change
India	127,320	139,790	-8.92%
Philippines	32,300	26,965	19.78%
China	29,950	31,785	-5.77%
Cameroon	21,200	11,685	81.43%
Nigeria	20,380	17,465	16.69%
Eritrea	16,585	10,680	55.29%
Afghanistan	12,280	20,180	-39.15%
Pakistan	11,940	11,860	0.67%
Iran	11,150	10,680	4.40%
France	9,940	10,075	-1.34%

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Province-Wise PR Admissions in 2024

All four Atlantic provinces, namely Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, experienced an increase in the number of new permanent residents. In the table, the province-wise PR admissions in 2024 are listed below:

Geography	2024 New PRs	2023 New PRs	Year-on-Year Change
Ontario	205,700	206,820	-0.54%
Alberta	66,350	57,595	15.20%
British Columbia	63,105	70,825	-10.90%
Quebec	59,425	52,810	12.53%
Manitoba	24,690	24,920	-0.92%
Saskatchewan	23,155	25,175	-8.02%
New Brunswick	15,490	11,460	35.17%
Nova Scotia	14,285	11,805	21.01%
Newfoundland and Labrador	5,755	5,485	4.92%
Prince Edward Island	3,980	3,620	9.94%
Yukon	940	890	5.62%
Northwest Territories	420	330	27.27%
Nunavut	65	55	18.18%
Province/territory not stated	35	30	16.67%
Canada	483,395	471,820	2.45%

Top 10 Cities for Canada PR in 2024

In 2024, Ottawa had the highest percentage increase. On the other hand, Regina experienced the lowest percentage change. The analysis hints at the dynamism. The top 10 cities for Canada PR are listed below in the table:

City	2024 New PRs	2023 New PRs	Year-on-Year Change
Toronto	124,660	135,950	-8.30%
Vancouver	47,575	54,920	-13.37%
Montréal	38,700	38,425	0.72%
Calgary	31,140	27,435	13.50%
Ottawa - Gatineau (Ontario part)	27,330	21,305	28.28%
Edmonton	24,055	21,660	11.06%
Winnipeg	18,400	19,975	-7.88%
Halifax	10,540	8,940	17.90%
Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo	10,210	9,695	5.31%
Saskatoon	8,505	9,655	-11.91%
Québec City	8,360	5,890	41.94%
Regina	8,090	9,410	-14.03%
London	7,470	7,050	5.96%
Moncton	7,165	5,020	42.73%
Hamilton	7,020	6,840	2.63%

Canada Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027

The updated Canada Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027 will serve as a roadmap for the number of permanent residents welcomed over the next three years. The plan outlines Canada's goal of admitting over 365,000 new permanent residents annually through 2027.

Under this plan, Canada aims to welcome 395,000 permanent residents in 2025, 380,000 permanent residents in 2026, and 365,000 permanent residents in 2027. The government is also committed to increasing the number of French-speaking immigrants settling outside Quebec.

These significant changes reflect Canada's dedication to responsible immigration, balancing economic support with challenges like housing and job availability. Despite the reductions announced by the government, the 2025 targets still exceed pre-pandemic levels.

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Source: canada.ca

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