India is by far the greatest source of global talent for Canada.
Canada accepted nearly 405,000 immigrants in 2021, a massive number. Almost one-third of these immigrants had Indian origin.
In addition, Canada received about 450,000 international students last year, of which approximately half were Indian.
In addition, about 10,000 Indians immigrated to Canada via the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and another 130,000 Indians received work permits under the International Mobility Program.
High numbers of Indian immigration to Canada can be attributed to a combination of international and domestic reasons.
India has a developing middle class with the education, language skills, work experience, and settlement finances required by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for visa approval.
These characteristics are crucial for all Indians who choose to relocate to Canada, whether as permanent residents, foreign employees, or international students. In recent years, the absence of permanent residency pathways in the United States has contributed to an increase in the number of Indian foreign workers seeking permanent residence in Canada.
Domestically, Canada has implemented a number of significant immigration policy modifications that are of considerable advantage to Indian talent. Approximately 1.4 million Canadians are of Indian ancestry, according to the 2016 Census, but this number is expected to be significantly higher when the 2021 Census data is released later this year.
In the foreseeable future, the number of Indians migrating to Canada will stay high. Canada is raising its immigration levels to support its economic recovery following the pandemic. The aim for this year is about 432,000 immigrants, and it will increase to over 450,000 by 2024. When IRCC presents its Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025 on November 1, this year, the targets may increase once more.
Given that Canada continues to experience record labour shortages and that the demand to study here remains high, we should continue to anticipate significant levels of Indians migrating to Canada for job and education in the coming years.
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