Canada welcomed more immigrants to the country in 2022 than any year in history, with 431,645 new permanent residents coming to Canada.
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced Canada has reached that target, passing the record which was set last year. Before last year, the record for most newcomers to Canada in a year was set in 1913.
Immigration accounts for almost 100% of Canada’s labour force growth and roughly 75% of Canada’s population growth says Minister Fraser.
“Today marks an important milestone for Canada, setting a new record for newcomers welcomed in a single year. It is a testament to the strength and resilience of our country and its people. Newcomers play an essential role in filling labour shortages, bringing new perspectives and talents to our communities, and enriching our society as a whole. I am excited to see what the future holds and look forward to another historic year in 2023 as we continue to welcome newcomers."
By 2036, immigrants will represent up to 30% of Canada’s population, compared with 20.7% in 2011. Canada’s aging population means that the worker-to-retiree ratio is expected to shift from seven to one 50 years ago to two to one by 2035.
