Canada welcomes immigrant population from over 200 countries in the world from diverse cultures.
Canada admitted 296,346 permanent residents in 2016, an increase over 2015 (271,845), and the highest admissions levels since 2010, of which 3% were economic immigrants (along with their spouse/partner and dependants), 26% were sponsored family members, 20% were either resettled refugees or protected persons, and 1% were in the humanitarian and other category.
Canada’s Immigration Minister said in the report
Immigration is not only an important part of our country’s history. It will also be integral to our country’s future, helping to spur economic growth, job creation and our prosperity.
In the 2017 Canada Annual Immigration Report, Philippines, India and Syria top applying for Permanent residency in Canada, above chinese.
| Rank | Country | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippines | 41,791 |
| 2 | India | 39,789 |
| 3 | Syria | 34,925 |
| 4 | China, People’s Republic of | 26,852 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 11,337 |
| 6 | United States of America | 8,409 |
| 7 | Iran | 6,483 |
| 8 | France | 6,348 |
| 9 | United Kingdom and Colonies | 5,812 |
| 10 | Eritrea | 4,629 |
| Total Top 10 | 186,375 | |
| All Other Source Countries | 109,971 | |
| TOTAL | 296,346 | |
