In the year 2023, Canada achieved a groundbreaking milestone by welcoming 471,550 new permanent residents. This figure surpassed the targeted goal of 465,000 as outlined in Ottawa's Immigration Levels Plan for the years 2023 to 2025. The plan delineates objectives of admitting 485,000 newcomers in 2024, 500,000 in 2025, and maintaining a consistent number of 500,000 in 2026. This endeavor aims to bolster economic growth, facilitate family reunification, and address humanitarian crises. Collectively, the plan anticipates a total of 1.485 million immigrants over the course of three years. In December 2023 alone, immigration saw a remarkable surge of 26.8%, welcoming 37,125 new residents. Ontario emerged as the favored destination for newcomers, receiving 43.8% of all immigrants.
For those interested in the latest news concerning Canada, we suggest exploring our prior article titled "Canada's Efforts to Tackle Affordability Challenges" Within, we extensively cover initiatives aimed at ensuring accessibility and inclusivity within the nation.