Canada landed 35,000 immigrants in January 2022

According to the latest IRCC figures, Canada welcomed 35,260 new permanent residents in January 2022.

In January, the economic class accounted for 65 percent of new permanent resident arrivals, which is greater than the 56 percent target set by the levels plan. The percentage of people who fall into the family class is 20%, which is lower than the aim of 24% set by the plan. The remaining 15% of landings were in the refugee and humanitarian category, which is less than the 20% level plan aim for this year.