According to a recent report by Statistics Canada, the number of racialized people in Canada increased by 130% from 2001 to 2021 due to immigration.
The study analyzed data from population censuses and found that the number of racialized people increased much faster than the white population, which only grew by one percent.
This has led to a more diverse Canadian population, with one in four people in Canada being from a racialized population in 2021.
Before 1981, racialized people accounted for less than five percent of the population due to immigration policies. However, policy changes led to a shift in Canada's demographic composition.
The study also found that smaller groups within the racialized population have increased their population share in recent years.
#IRCC, #Statistics, #racialized_people, #Immigration_to_Canada
https://www.statcan.gc.ca/o1/en/plus/4433-new-data-changing-demographics-racialized-people-canada
September 14, 2023
Manitoba is developing a plan to increase economic immigration through its new Advisory Council on Economic Immigration and Settlement (ACEIS).
The province is focused on addressing labour shortages, encouraging economic development, and supporting its francophone population.
The Council recommended a strategy to attract more immigrants and business investors, streamline the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, and improve newcomer retention.
Manitoba has already taken steps to meet these goals, including requesting additional MPNP allocations, conducting targeted EOI draws, and doubling the investment in the Newcomer Community Integration Support Program.
The ACEIS vice-chair is committed to implementing the Council's recommendations and targeting labour market shortages in Manitoba.
The province is confident its efforts will contribute to economic growth through immigration.
#ACEIS, #MPNP, #Manitoba, #economic_immigration
https://immigratemanitoba.com/aceis/
September 14, 2023
On September 12, 2023, Alberta published the update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory.
According to the new update, there were around 1,895 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications, 548 Rural Renewal Stream applications, 207 Accelerated Tech Pathway applications, 152 Family Connection Stream applications, 142 applications from priority sectors, and less than ten applications under the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocated a quota of 9,750 nominations to Alberta for 2023 under the AAIP. This year, Alberta invited 2,859 candidates and issued 7,483 nomination certificates.
#Alberta, #AAIP, #PNP, #ITA, #Nomination_certificate, #Express_Entry
September 13, 2023
The Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, and student advocates express concern that the current housing crisis may cause an unjustified backlash against immigrants and international students.
With the number of international students expected to reach 900,000 this year, a significant increase from just under 240,000 in 2011, Housing Minister Sean Fraser suggested a cap on the number of international students Canada accepts.
However, advocates believe that such a proposal could unfairly target already vulnerable communities.
Additionally, Miller emphasized that international students contribute significantly to the economy, amounting to $20 to $30 billion yearly through tuition and other fees.
#International_students, #Marc_Miller, #housing
https://vancouversun.com/news/politics/impact-immigration-canada-housing-shortage
https://macleans.ca/politics/stopping-immigration-wont-fix-canadas-housing-crisis/
September 12, 2023
