Throughout history, millions of people from all across the globe have continued to choose Canada as their new home. From reports, Canada has since ages been open to immigration. Therefore, it is not surprising to hear that 8.3 million immigrants currently live in Canada.
The report in 2021 stated that 8.3 million people, which is nearly 23.0% of the population in Canada, were landed immigrants or permanent residents in Canada.
According to Become a Canadian, this record was the most significant proportion since the confederation and the highest among the G7 nations. The record in 2021 surpassed the previous 1921 record of 22.3%.
The Main Factor for Population Growth in Canada
Presently, immigration is the primary driver of population growth in Canada. This is because the population of Canada is aging consistently. Also, fertility is below the population replacement level in the country.
With the current increase in population due to immigration, immigrants will most likely represent between 29.1% and 34.0% of the population of Canada by 2041. This prediction is according to Statistics Canada’s recent population projections.
Become a Canadian stated that immigrants play a significant role in Canada’s economy. More than ever, immigration is now more critical to the country’s labour market. This need is a result of the aging of the working population. Also, the report that job vacancies in late 2021 became 80% higher than pre-pandemic levels makes immigration an essential aspect of Canada.
"The record in 2021 surpassed the previous 1921 record of 22.3%."
Impacts of Immigrants in Canada
Many sectors and regions across Canada are in great need of immigrants. This is because immigrants, especially those whose age structure is younger than the general population, will help mitigate the impacts of labour shortages across these sectors.
