IRCC welcomed 100,000+ new PRs in first two months of 2023

Highlights: 100,000+ new PRs granted by IRCC in first two months of 2023

• Canada continues to maintain a steady influx of new PRs with promising figures.
• IRCC's latest data shows Canada welcomed 100,430 new PRs in Jan-Feb 2023.
• At this pace, the number of new permanent residents is expected to reach 602,580 by the end of 2023.
• Ottawa emerges as the leading city, welcoming the most new PRs in 2023.

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Surge in New PRs Recorded in the First Two Months of 2023

In January and February 2023, new PRs for Canadian immigration rose by approximately 40%, as per the latest data from IRCC, compared to the same period in the previous year.

Time Period	Number of new PRs issued
January and February 2022	72,815
January and February 2023	100,430

Anticipated number of PRs for 2023

At the current pace, the tally of new permanent residents is anticipated to surpass 602,580 by the close of 2023.

The province of Ottawa has outlined its 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan, which includes a target of 465,000 new permanent residents (PRs) by 2023, 485,000 new PRs by 2024, and 500,000 new PRs by 2025.

Top Provinces for New PRs with Increased Immigration Growth in 2023

The table below displays the provinces that witnessed a more significant increase in the percentage of new permanent residents during the first two months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

Province	Percentage growth in immigration
Newfoundland and Labrador	307.7
Prince Edward Island	116.8
New Brunswick	79.4
Nova Scotia	41.4
Manitoba	89.1
Saskatchewan	93.2
Alberta	50.3
British Columbia	27.7
Ontario	22.7

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