Canada’s Decision To Land Over 400,000 Immigrants In 2021 Has Come At A Cost. 

News Source:- The Canadian government entered 2021 with an ambitious immigration goal.

Despite all the challenges being caused by the pandemic, it wanted to land 401,000 new immigrants, the highest total since Canada became a country in 1867.

In a recent press release outlining the steps it is taking to improve application processing, the government noted Canada had in fact surpassed its target and landed some 405,000 immigrants last year.

Congratulations are in order to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Achieving this target during an extremely difficult operating environment is commendable. The pandemic continues to pose challenges for applicants and the immigration department alike, yet IRCC managed to defy all odds and land a record number of new permanent residents. Congratulations are also in order to the many new permanent residents who can now go on to pursue their hopes and aspirations in Canada. These include permanent residents who have benefitted from special measures and policies during the pandemic such as IRCC reducing its Express Entry score requirements and introducing an immigration program for essential workers and international graduates in 2021. Read More.