Where do new immigrants to Canada go?
In 2017 approximately 285,000 people from all over the world migrated to Canada. Where did they go?
Where do new immigrants go?
Ontario is the most popular province with almost 40% of the immigrants (111,000 persons) heading to the province. Ontario is a popular choice since it has a strong economy and immigrants typically find jobs in several sectors including: finance, agriculture, technology, mining, education and government.
Quebec is the second most popular province with approximately 18% of newcomers (52,388 persons) settling in the province. Quebec is home to several sectors including: manufacturing, generation of electric power, mining, pulp and paper.
Alberta is the third most popular province with approximately 14% of newcomers (42,094 persons) settling in the province. Alberta is home to several sectors including: oil and gas, petrochemicals, interactive digital media and aerospace & defence.
British Columbia is the fourth most popular province with approximately 13% of newcomers (38,443 persons) settling in the province. British Columbia is home to several sectors including: agriculture, forestry, fisheries & aquaculture and film and television.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan are the fifth and sixth most popular provinces with approximately 10% of newcomers combined (14,700 and 14,680 persons) settling in these provinces. The provinces are home to several sectors including: transportation, oil and gas manufacturing, mining, forestry, energy, and tourism.
Atlantic Region (Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick province) attracted 11,682 persons, with 4% of newcomers settling in the region. The region is home to several sectors including: fishing, tourism, manufacturing and biotechnology.
Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut are the least popular provinces with approximately 1% of newcomers settling in these provinces. These provinces are home to several sectors including energy, film and sound, fishing and mining.
Have questions about migrating to Canada?
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Please note: The information provided is for general purposes only, you should not act upon any such information without first seeking qualified professional counsel on your specific immigration matter.
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