The target Canada set for allowing 401,000 immigrants to receive permanent residency in 2021 has been met. According to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, Canada focused its efforts on temporary residents already living in Canada. The country relies on immigration to fuel the economy and support the aging population. New permanent residents were on a decline and fell more than 45 percent to 185,000 in 2020 when borders were closed tight because of the global pandemic.
Most of the 401,000 new permanent residents were already living in the country on temporary status. This is the highest number of new Canadian permanent residents in over 100 years. Canadians understand the importance of immigration to their country and are welcoming to newcomers. If you are interested in learning more about the immigration process, contact PR CANADIENSE.
Fraser acknowledged that last year the ambitious goal was set and today it was met. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has depended on newcomers to elevate the economy in Canada since being elected in 2015, setting the annual number at around one percent of the total population of close to 38 million.
The new goal for 2022 is to add 411,000 new permanent residents. According to new information, the economy is most likely to grow for the sixth month in a row, almost reaching pre-covid levels. There are certain steps you must take when applying for the required visa to live and work in Canada. Contact PR CANADIENSE today and find out how to begin the process.
