LANG – French-Speaking Immigrants Outside Québec – December 6, 2022
| Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Jan – Oct 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French-speaking admissions | 4,141 | 4,925 | 8,470 | 5,756 | 6,949 | 13,587 |
| Rate (%) of French-speaking admissions | 1.77 | 1.82 | 2.82 | 3.61 | 1.95 | 4.12 |
- Between 2017 and October 2022, the number of French-speaking permanent residents admitted outside Quebec has consistently increased with the exception of 2020 (see Figure 1).
- From 2017 to 2021, the number of admissions increased by 68% from 4,100 to nearly 7,000, respectively.
- Furthermore, the number of French-speaking permanent residents almost doubled between 2021 and 2022, from 6,949 to 13,587.
- From January to October 2022, there were over 13,500 French-speaking PRs admitted outside QC.
- As of October 2022, French-speaking permanent residents admissions has increased nearing the 4.4% target to be achieved by 2023.
- From 2017 to 2021, the percentage of French-speaking relative to all permanent residents outside Québec increased from 1.8% to 2.0%, respectively.
- As of October 2022, the percentage has significantly increased. From January to October 2022, the percentage of French-speaking relative to all permanent residents outside Québec was 4.1%.