Canada accepted 21,105 new immigrants in April 2021, the lowest monthly total since the beginning of the year.
Despite a good start to the year, Canada’s new landings has slowed in the last two months, according to statistics from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Canada welcomed 24,680 new immigrants in January 2021, followed by 23,395 in February. In March, levels plummeted much lower to 21,105, and in April, they were still lower. The reason for the drop in permanent resident intake in Canada after a good start to the year is uncertain.
Beginning this year, the government aims to accept at least 401,000 new immigrants every year under the plan. The federal government’s objective of aiding Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery has resulted in the highest immigration objectives in Canadian history.
In 2020, Canada aimed to welcome 341,000 new immigrants, but owing to the coronavirus, only 184,000 were accepted. Canada’s immigration statistics are at their lowest level since 1998 as a result of the travel restrictions.
Canada is no longer on track to meet its goal of 401,000 people this year. However, a lot of factors remain in play that might help the country grow closer to meeting its goal.
- Due to the better weather and migrants arriving before the academic and business calendars resume in September, the summer months normally see greater immigration numbers.
- The Canadian government is publicly discussing the possibility of lifting travel restrictions.
- IRCC is now focusing on supporting individuals already living in Canada in achieving permanent residency.
