Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals a sharp downward trend in temporary resident arrivals, with a 72% decrease in new student and worker permits issued in early 2026 compared to the same period in 2024.

This decline follows several federal measures, including an annual cap on international student study permits and a 10% limit on low-wage temporary foreign worker hiring.

While the total number of permit holders currently in Canada remains high due to existing application inventories, the number of new arrivals has plummeted, with only 2,135 study permits and 10,375 work permits issued in February 2026.

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