Key numbers on Canadian immigration
Canada’s immigration system has long been a source of pride for Canadians and an economic driver. We are restoring balance to the system and reducing immigration levels to stabilize population growth and take pressure off essential services and infrastructure.
Students and temporary workers
Information on the total population of students and workers in Canada
Permanent residence
Information on how many people receive permanent resident status in Canada
Asylum claimants
Monthly data on asylum claimants at a border crossing, in Canada and between ports of entry
IRCC’s application processing system
Information on how many applications we finalize and how we manage applications