Most People Moving to Canada in 1st Quarter Since 1946

The quarterly data report of new immigrants in Canada began back in 1946. Since the quarterly data became available, the first quarter of this year marked the highest number of new permanent residents to have been recorded in any quarter. About 113,699 immigrants were welcomed to live in Canada as new permanent residents in the year’s first quarter.

Canada Immigration Express stated that by the first three months of the year, Canada’s population was about 38.7 million. This report made by Statistics Canada noted that the number of people living in Canada rose by 0.3%.

From this report, it is evident that there is continued population growth in Canada. This high population growth rate began in the early days of 2020 before the Covid-19 pandemic started.

"From this report, it is evident that there is continued population growth in Canada. This high population growth rate began in the early days of 2020 before the Covid-19 pandemic started."

Canadian Provinces Reach New Milestones

Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, also reached a milestone in the first quarter of the year. For the first time, its population surpassed 15 million. Ontario is also the home to Canada’s largest city: Toronto.

Another province that is experiencing unusual population growth is New Brunswick. Canada Immigration Express reported that the population in this province had exceeded 800,000.

Nunavut, located in Canada’s far north, has also made a mark in its population. This territory made a record-breaking gain by exceeding 40,000 people earlier this year.

Other provinces in Canada continue to record steady growth in their population.

High Rate of Movement into Canada in the First Quarter of 2022

The population growth recorded in Canada in the first quarter of the year remains the highest in a long while. This excellent report speaks volumes about Canada being an ideal country for immigrants.