Since 2018, IRCC has been working towards its #ImmigrationMatters campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of immigration in all the ways it helps to enrich Canada. The strength of Canada’s economy is evaluated in part by the various number of people working and paying taxes to fund public services, such as healthcare. Thanks to immigration, Canada’s labour force is growing by a small amount every year. If it wasn’t for immigrants, then Canada would have faced difficulty to find enough qualified workers to fill the available positions.

Immigrants are largely contributing to Canada’s economy, not only fulfilling the gaps in the labour force and paying taxes but, also spending on housing and transportation. Canada has been working towards increasing the number of immigrants and is on the right track to welcoming 432,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2022. Immigration is essential to maintaining Canada’s labour force and strengthening the economy, as well as generating varied and strong communities.

Immigrants are choosing Canada because of the country’s economic opportunities and stability. The country has an 85% of retention rate of permanent residents. According to the campaign data, most immigrants make the same as a natural-born Canadian within 12 years of arrival. Although, skilled workers with Canadian work experience, such as those who immigrate through the Canadian Experience Class or Express Entry do not take much time to grow as compared to others.

Immigrants Strengthen Health and Social Services

As immigrants are young and economically active, they contribute to the system more than they receive in benefits. According to the 2016 census, more than 335000 immigrants work in health-related jobs.

Immigrants Thoroughly Respect Canadian Laws

Canadian immigration officials thoroughly screen immigrants before they enter the country to ensure that they have not committed any serious crimes, don’t pose a security risk, and are in good health. Those who do not respect Canadian laws are at risk of losing their immigration status and being deported from Canada.

Immigrants Settle Across Different Communities in the Country

According to the studies conducted by Census in 2016, the total number of immigrants settling in small and midsize communities is growing. Immigration in the prairies and Atlantic Canada has exponentially grown in the last 15 years. The federal government of Canada is encouraging Francophone immigration to help communities to thrive. In 1997, only 1 in 10 economic immigrants settled in different provinces than Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec. By 2017, this number has grown to approximately 4 in 10.

Immigrants Blend Well into Canadian Culture

Immigrating to Canada is a modification at first, but with time, the immigrant voting rates, earnings, and sense of belonging match those of Canadians. Currently, Canada tops the naturalization rates in the world, approximately 85% of newcomers become citizens.