Admissions of Permanent Residents with Prior Temporary Status, January 2015 – December 2021:

Prior Temporary Status2015201620172018201920202021
PGWP Holder (IMP)10,21510,99018,77024,53527,51519,39088,425
LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Holder (IMP)34,76043,78551,72557,36539,935157,68534,760
Study Permit Holder8,5658,2709,41010,95011,5657,75022,645
LMIA-Based Work Permit Holder (TFWP)8,2656,8805,8304,6405,6603,29510,970
Total – Temporary Status61,80569,92585,73597,49084,675188,120156,800

This table outlines the transition of individuals from temporary to permanent residency status in Canada during the period spanning from January 2015 to December 2021. Here's a brief elaboration on each category:

  1. PGWP Holder (IMP): Individuals who previously held a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) under the International Mobility Program (IMP) constituted a substantial portion of admissions throughout the years, with notable increases in 2017 and 2021.
  2. LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Holder (IMP): This category includes individuals who held work permits exempt from Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the International Mobility Program. Admissions peaked in 2020, followed by a decline in 2021.
  3. Study Permit Holder: Students transitioning from study permits to permanent residency showed a consistent increase over the years, with a significant rise observed in 2021.
  4. LMIA-Based Work Permit Holder (TFWP): Individuals who held work permits under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), requiring an LMIA, represented a smaller portion of admissions, with fluctuations in numbers over the years.

Total – Temporary Status: The cumulative total of individuals transitioning from various temporary statuses to permanent residency demonstrates fluctuations, reaching its peak in 2020 before decreasing in 2021.

Admissions of All Permanent Residents by Immigration Categories, January 2015 – December 2021:

Immigration Categories 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Economic Streams 170,425 156,030 159,290 186,365 196,655 106,390 252,975
Sponsored Family 65,490 78,000 82,470 85,170 91,310 49,295 80,995
Resettled Refugees & Protected Person 31,615 58,550 41,120 45,495 48,530 25,490 60,155
All Other Immigration 4,315 3,790 3,630 4,025 4,680 3,410 11,210
Total – Immigration Categories 271,840 296,370 286,510 321,055 341,175 184,585 405,330

This table provides an overview of the admissions of permanent residents in Canada categorized by immigration streams from January 2015 to December 2021. Below is a detailed breakdown of each category:

  1. Economic Streams: This category encompasses individuals admitted under various economic immigration programs, showing fluctuations over the years with a notable increase in 2021.
  2. Sponsored Family: It includes individuals sponsored by family members who are already permanent residents or citizens of Canada. Admissions remained relatively consistent over the years with a decline in 2020.
  3. Resettled Refugees & Protected Persons: This category comprises individuals granted permanent residency due to their refugee or protected person status. Admissions fluctuated over the years, with a significant increase in 2016 and 2021.
  4. All Other Immigration: This category covers individuals admitted under other immigration programs not included in the aforementioned categories. Admissions remained relatively low compared to other categories, with a notable increase in 2021.

Total – Immigration Categories: The total number of admissions across all immigration categories indicates fluctuations over the years, with a significant increase observed in 2021.

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