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Why is Canada accepting so many immigrants?

February 21, 2023 admin 2021 census, aging population, Canada, immigration, immigration levels plan 2023-2025, low fertility rate

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:00:18 +0000

As of 2021, “people who were, or had ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident in Canada” — grouped together for simplicity as “immigrants” — represent 23% of this country’s total population, the highest proportion recorded since Confederation in 1867. The highest among all G7 countries, Canada has also now topped its previous record […]

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Age of most recent immigrants signals hopeful future for Canada’s workforce

January 18, 2023 admin 2021 census, Age, aging population, Canada, CRS, Express Entry, immigration, jobs, statistics canada, workforce

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:00:54 +0000

According to Statistics Canada, “the working-age population [in Canada] — persons aged 15 to 64 — has never been older”. What’s happening with Canada’s working population? In fact, more than 20% of people that Canada categorizes as being of working age are between the ages of 55 and 64, which suggests that they are close […]

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