On the Front Lines of Diversity and Inclusion: Canadian Employers
18.10.2017
By Adiba Hasan
The latest operational data from IRCC are now available in the ICC Immigration Dashboard, showing that permanent residence (PR) admissions have reached 63% of Canada’s 2024 target. During the same period in 2023 (January to July), PR admissions had already reached 65%, signalling a slightly slower admission rate in 2024.
2024 January – July Actual: 303,640
In July 2024, 47,770 PRs were admitted, marking a 6.9% increase month-over-month, and a 17% increase year-over-year. In 2024, July had the highest number of PR admissions. Despite reaching this peak in July, overall PR admissions from January to July 2024 have seen a slight decrease of 0.16% (or 485 fewer admissions) compared to the same period in 2023.
Changing Dynamics Across Source Countries
The following chart compares Permanent Resident (PR) admissions from January to July 2024 with the same period in 2023, focusing on source countries with significant percentage increases.
There was a sharp rise in PR admissions from Ukraine, with a staggering 114.7% increase, likely due to the ongoing geopolitical conflict driving more individuals to seek permanent residence in Canada.
Countries with a large francophone population, such as Cameroon (+100.55%), Algeria (+63.79%), and Morocco (+23.88%), have shown increases in Permanent Resident (PR) admissions between January and July 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This corresponds to the goal of increasing the Francophone community to support French-speaking communities across the country.
In addition to the notable upticks in PR admissions, it’s important to highlight the significant rise in admissions from the Philippines.
With a 23.14% increase, the Philippines remains one of Canada’s key source countries for new immigrants, seeing a growth from 16,765 in 2023 to 20,645 in 2024.
PR Admissions by Source Country, % Increase
The ICC Immigration Dashboard data from January to July 2024 also reveal significant declines in permanent residence (PR) admissions from other source countries, when compared to the same period in 2023.
Source countries that saw significant declines are Iraq (-25.95%), Jamaica (-22.92%), and Brazil (-22.38%). The United States and the United Kingdom also saw substantial drops of 22.12% and 22.01%, respectively. Countries like Congo, DRC (-20.71%) and South Korea (-18.12%) also experienced double-digit decreases. Traditionally high-immigration source countries like China (-11.33%) and India (-9.65%) witnessed smaller but notable reductions, signalling the changing immigration dynamics, possibly linked to Canada’s evolving immigration policies.
This overall downward trend in PR admissions may reflect tighter immigration policies, global economic shifts, or other external factors affecting migration patterns.
PR Admissions by Source Country, % Decrease
What are your thoughts?
The narrative around immigration in Canada has become increasingly tumultuous and has been accompanied by more restrictive policy interventions — particularly for temporary residents. The government is obliged to release its annual immigration levels plan by November 1st each year, and given the current political climate in Canada, there is considerable anticipation — and anxiety — about the details of the forthcoming levels plan for 2025-2027. The data clearly shows ongoing changes in levels across source countries, including China and India, which have typically represented a significant proportion of Canada’s PR admissions overall. Could the decrease in levels from these countries be the thin edge of the wedge?
- How might current debates about immigration affect the desirability of Canada as a destination for immigrants?
- How might Canada’s political climate affect immigration levels from source countries like India and China in the future?
We invite you to continue following the ICC Immigration Dashboard for more updates and insights. Share your thoughts and perspectives, and together, let’s engage in a meaningful conversation about the future of immigration in Canada.
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