In a report gathered by Statistics Canada on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, there has been an increase of almost 700,000 in the total number of temporary residents already in Canada on study permits, work permits, and asylum claimants as at the second quarter of the year 2023 in comparison with the second quarter of 2022.
See below details of Temporary Resident Type per quarter
| Temporary Resident Type | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, asylum claimant | 256,958 | 238,186 | 217,925 | 192,914 | 177,281 |
| Work permit holders only | 1,001,479 | 853,221 | 766,690 | 698,522 | 599,810 |
| Study permit holders only | 582,201 | 559,428 | 575,431 | 537,581 | 477,491 |
| Work and study permit holders | 273,850 | 240,653 | 227,937 | 213,758 | 189,862 |
| Other (mainly refers to family members living with permit holders) | 84,191 | 73,830 | 68,900 | 63,972 | 56,534 |
| Total Temporary Residents | 2,198,679 | 1,965,318 | 1,856,883 | 1,706,747 | 1,500,978 |
The probability of this Canadian Temporary Resident holders to get Canadian Permanent Residency is low as the ratio of Permanent Residency Spots to the number of Temporary Residents do not match.
This increase in number of temporary residents across Canada is based on the fact that there has been less conversion of TRs to PRs which has led TR holders to either enrol for study permit or apply for LMIA work permits to prolong their stay. The introduction of PGWP extension by the Canadian government also help graduates extend their stay for 18months after graduation.
There has however been more emphasis on issuing PR to specific skilled workers, francophones and educated individuals with experience of 3 years and above.
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