Canada Seeks to Admit 1 Million New Immigrants By 2021
Canada is seeking to give permanent residency to more than one million immigrants in the next three years, the country's Parliament has announced.
This number represents about one percent of the country’s population. In 2017, Canada welcomed over 286,000 permanent residents and expects the number to hit 350,000 this year.
The country also plans to welcome at least 360,000 new immigrants in 2020 and a further 370,000 in 2021.
“Thanks in great part to the newcomers we have welcomed throughout our history, Canada has developed into the strong and vibrant country we all enjoy,” Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) Ahmed Hussen tells CNN.
Hussen, who is an immigrant from Somalia, says the recruitment of immigrants will help compensate the country's aging population and dwindling birth rate while increasing its labor force.
While other Western nations such as the United States are adopting more restrictive immigration policies, Canada appears to take a friendly stance towards new residents.
In November, Hussen said a majority of the new immigrants would be accepted under economic programs which aim at addressing skills shortages and gaps in the labor market. The Minister said several regions across Canada are experiencing a shortage of workers.
“In certain regions the hunger for workers is huge,” Hussen says.
“This plan is making us very competitive in the global market. It enables us to continue to be competitive, it enables us to continue to present Canada as a welcoming country and to position us to continue to be (a leader) in skills attraction.”
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Yafaa kiongozi wa nchi ya Marekani ajifunze kutoka kwa kiongozi wa nchi ya Canada jinsi watu wa asili mbalimbali wanavyoweza kuishi na kushirikiana pamoja kama Wacanada.
Ajabu! Nchi ya Canada imemchagua Msomali kuwa Waziri wa Mambo ya Uhamiaji. Huyu ndugu yetu angekuwa Marekani asingeweza kupewa cheo kikubwa kama hicho!
Fact Check:
If "1 million Immigrants represent 1% of Canada's population" as stated above, this implies Canada is 100 million People. The Truth: Canada's population is only about 37 million (as we speak).
Kenya has way more people than Canada. Wow.Not sure whether or not to celebrate that.🤔.
Though a great country, unemployment is high in certain sectors and like USA, professionals do not always realize their career dream.
Iam a kenyan a diploma holder in pharmacy and am interested to join canadian workforce.Kindly assist to be among the first batch of 1000000 .
I am a Kenyan with two kids age 10 and 8. I want the best opportunity for my kids.
I am a Kenyan with two kids age 10 and 8. I want the best opportunity for my kids.
I am a Kenyan, God fearing citizen, with no kids and a hotelier by professional. Kindly I am interested in joining Canadian workforce soonest.Thanks
Its a great idea and wish I could have a chance to live and work in Canada.Thanks.
i will appreciate alot if given the opportunity to work in canada.
thanks
Sasa Mutisyas
It's a great idea.i will appreciate alot if given a chance and an opportunity to work and live in Canada.
I am a kenyan residing in kenya,an operating theatre assistant and a caregiver,I would like to go to canada
I am a liberian residing in Liberia. I really want to travel Canada