A total of 252,124
permanent residents arrived in Canada in 2009, more than half of which were economic immigrants (newcomers who immigrated through the Federal Skilled Worker program, a Provincial Nominee Program, the Quebec Skilled Worker category, and the Canadian Experience Class category).
“The Government of Canada is maintaining immigration levels to meet Canada’s short-, medium- and long-term economic needs, help offset our aging population and low birthrate, and sustain our workforce,†said Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney
In addition, 178,640 temporary foreign workers and 85,131 international students began their temporary residences in Canada last year. - Canada Immigration Newsletter
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