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Canada welcomed 21,105 new permanent resident arrivals in April, the lowest total of 2021 although still the fourth-highest monthly total since COVID-19 travel restrictions were imposed.
The latest federal government figures show Canada welcomed 91,580 newcomers in the first four months of the year, compared to just over 73,240 in 2020 - a solid start on its way to a contributor target of 401,000.
Of crucial importance is Canada's plan to begin removing international travel restrictions in early July.
Meanwhile, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has also significantly increased the numbers of invitations to apply being issued through Express Entry, Including 27,332 in a single Canadian Experience Class draw on February 13.
Immigration Minister Macro Mendiciona remains confident Canada will hit the 401,000 targets, Set in the fall 2020 immigration levels plan.
Canada currently has exemptions in place for the following people, provided they are traveling for a non-discretionary reason.
-Seasonal agricultural workers, fish/seafood workers, caregivers, and all other temporary foreign workers.
International students who held a valid study permit, or had been approved for a study permit, when the travel restrictions took effect on March 18, 2020. More international students will be allowed to travel from October 20 under a new exemption.
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