Economic impact of immigration
According to Statistics Canada, immigrants contribute to every sector of Canada’s economy. As of May 2021, immigrants aged 25 to 54 represented
- over 36% of people working in accommodation and food services
- nearly 38% of those working in the transportation and warehousing sector
- over 34% of those working in professional, scientific and technical services
- over 20% of those working in construction
Learn how immigration supports our local economies.
Health care
More than 1.9 million people work in the health care sector. Many more will be needed in the coming years to ensure continued access to high-quality care.
Transportation
Immigrants account for nearly 34% of all transportation sector workers. As the need for employees in this sector grows, immigrants can contribute significantly to keeping this network stable so it continues to deliver essential products and services across Canada.
Residential construction
Immigrants account for 23% of all general contractors and builders of residential buildings.
Business
Immigrants account for 32% of all business owners with paid staff.
Food services
More than 1 in 4 workers in the food and beverage sector are immigrants.
Science and technology
More than one third of people working in scientific research and development services were born outside of Canada.
Sports
Immigrants make up 24% of all people working as sports coaches.
Arts and culture
More than 20% of independent artists, writers and performers are immigrants.
Philanthropy
More than 1 in 4 people employed in the social assistance sector were born outside of Canada.
Manufacturing
Immigrants account for over 30% of all manufacturing sector workers.
Early learning and child care
Over 50% of all home child care providers in the country are immigrants.