How many people immigrate to Canada?

The government reduced immigration targets for 2025-2027 amid housing and labour pressures.

395K

2025 PR target

2025

Immigration is a cornerstone of Canada's population and economic strategy. The federal government sets annual targets for permanent residents across economic, family, and refugee streams.

Immigration over time

Annual immigration dropped to 185K in 2020 due to border closures, then rebounded sharply. The government set record-high targets in 2023-2024 before announcing reductions for 2025-2027 amid concerns about housing supply and labour market absorption.