We're pleased to present the latest statistics on the top 10 source countries of new immigrants to Canada in 2022, as released by the IRCC. These figures provide insight into the latest trends in Canada's immigration landscape.
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India India remains the top source country of new immigrants to Canada, with 91,000 Indians immigrating to Canada in 2022. This represents a slight increase from the previous year, when 88,000 Indians came to Canada. With Canada's thriving technology sector and strong cultural ties to India, it's no surprise that Indians continue to choose Canada as their new home.
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China China is the second top source country of new immigrants to Canada, with 59,000 Chinese citizens immigrating in 2022. This is a significant decrease from the previous year when 71,000 Chinese citizens immigrated to Canada. The decrease could be due to the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions.
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The Philippines The Philippines is the third top source country of new immigrants to Canada, with 45,000 Filipinos immigrating in 2022. This represents a slight increase from the previous year when 43,000 Filipinos immigrated to Canada. The Filipino community is well-established in Canada and has contributed significantly to Canada's multicultural society.
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Nigeria Nigeria is the fourth top source country of new immigrants to Canada, with 34,000 Nigerians immigrating in 2022. This represents a significant increase from the previous year when 25,000 Nigerians immigrated to Canada. Nigeria is the largest country in Africa and has a growing middle class. Canada has been actively recruiting skilled workers from Nigeria in recent years.
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Pakistan Pakistan is the fifth top source country of new immigrants to Canada, with 23,000 Pakistanis immigrating in 2022. This represents a slight increase from the previous year when 22,000 Pakistanis immigrated to Canada. Many Pakistanis come to Canada to reunite with family members or to pursue higher education.
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The United States The United States is the sixth top source country of new immigrants to Canada, with 21,000 Americans immigrating in 2022. This represents a slight decrease from the previous year when 23,000 Americans immigrated to Canada. Canada's proximity to the US and its welcoming attitude towards immigrants make it an attractive destination for Americans.
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Syria Syria is the seventh top source country of new immigrants to Canada, with 16,000 Syrians immigrating in 2022. This represents a significant increase from the previous year when 8,000 Syrians immigrated to Canada. Canada has been actively resettling Syrian refugees since 2015, and many have since become permanent residents and contributed to Canadian society.
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Iran Iran is the eighth top source country of new immigrants to Canada, with 14,000 Iranians immigrating in 2022. This represents a slight increase from the previous year when 13,000 Iranians immigrated to Canada. Canada has a large Iranian community, and many Iranians come to Canada to pursue higher education or to start a new life.
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Colombia Colombia is the ninth top source country of new immigrants to Canada, with 13,000 Colombians immigrating in 2022. This represents a slight decrease from the previous year when 14,000 Colombians immigrated to Canada. Many Colombians come to Canada to reunite with family members or to escape violence and political instability in their home country.
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Mexico Mexico is the tenth top source country of new immigrants to Canada, with 12,000 Mexicans immigrating in 2022. This represents a slight increase from the previous year when 11,000 Mexicans immigrated to Canada.