CANADA
CANADA PLANS TO WELCOME OVER 500,000 IMMIGRANTS BY 2025
As part of its ambitious immigration strategy, Canada aims to welcome more than 500,000 permanent residents annually by 2025. This goal is outlined in the Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025, which seeks to address labor market shortages and support economic growth.
Key Objectives:
1. Foster economic growth through immigration
2. Address labor market gaps and shortages
3. Support an aging population
4. Promote diversity and inclusion
Immigration Targets:
- 2023: 465,000 permanent residents
- 2024: 485,000 permanent residents
- 2025: 500,000 permanent residents
Immigration Streams:
1. Express Entry
2. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
3. Family Sponsorship
4. Refugee Protection
5. Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds
Benefits for Immigrants:
1. Economic opportunities
2. Cultural diversity
3. Access to social services
4. Pathway to citizenship
Support for Newcomers:
1. Language training
2. Job training and placement
3. Settlement services
4. Community integration programs
Canada's immigration plan demonstrates its commitment to building a diverse and thriving society.
Sources:
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025
