Canada admitted 393,750 new permanent residents in 2025, marking a notable shift from the record highs seen in the immediate post-pandemic years and signalling a new phase in federal immigration policy under Mark Carney.
The figure represents a modest decline from 483,655 in 2024 and 471,820 in 2023, as Ottawa moves toward a more controlled and “sustainable” immigration system that balances economic needs with housing and infrastructure pressures.
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