The aging population and low natural population growth rate are one of the major challenges that Canada has long faced.
In 2022, three years after the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, what changes have occurred in Canada’s demographics?
Statistics Canada’s latest population statistics
On June 22, Statistics Canada released the latest demographic data for 2022.
As of April 1, 2022, Canada's total population reached 38,654,738 people, an increase of 127,978 people from January 1, 2022, with a growth rate of 0.3%.
Statistics Canada said this figure is the highest growth rate Canada has seen in the first quarter since 1990.
The population size of two provinces and one place has reached a milestone:
The 2022 population statistics have reached a milestone for the population of two provinces and one place.
Among them, the population of Ontario exceeded 15 million for the first time, the population of New Brunswick exceeded 800,000 for the first time, and the population of Nunavut exceeded 40,000 for the first time.
Immigration is still the main driving force of population growth:
From the data point of view, new immigrants are still the main driving force of Canada’s population growth.
In the first quarter of this year, Canada welcomed 113,699 new immigrants, accounting for 88.9% of the population growth.
At the same time, this is also the largest increase in new immigrants in the first quarter since data collection began in 1946.
This is an increase of 61.4% from the 70,467 people in the first quarter of 2021, and an increase of 64.5% from the 69,133 people in the first quarter of 2020.
reported that the Canadian government’s relaxation of the COVID-19 travel ban is the main reason for the increase in new immigrants.
The latest population data of BC Province :
In the first quarter of 2022, the total population of BC Province reached 5,286,528 people, with a net growth rate of 0.4%.
Between January 1 and March 31, 2022, 3,051 residents from other provinces and 20,838 new immigrants from abroad landed in BC.
BC and Alberta have the largest number of interprovincial immigrants of all Canadian provinces, while Ontario's exodus continues.
Why more and more people are moving to BC
Whether it is new immigrants from abroad or the inflow of people from across the province, it has become an indisputable fact that more and more people are choosing to immigrate to BC.
BC is one of the cities with the largest concentration of Chinese people in the world. Vancouver is home to . And Vancouver ranks at the top of many lists of the world's best cities to live in. Whether you want to enjoy nature or experience urban life, it is very suitable.
BC is rich in educational resources, with universities such as the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and the University of Victoria, attracting many international students and overseas Chinese to study, work, and settle.
Just recently, Monocle Magazine announced the list of "The Most Immigrant Cities in the World in 2022"!
Vancouver is the only Canadian city on the list, ranking 9th in the world!
Each year, the magazine collects data from the world's leading liveable cities through its annual Quality of Living Survey.
rankings take into account many factors, including crime rates, work lifestyle, housing affordability and more.
This year, a total of 25 livable cities are on the list.
The top ten cities in the world are: Copenhagen, Zurich, Lisbon, Helsinki, Stockholm, Tokyo, Vienna, Sydney, Vancouver and Chinese Taipei.
Is it easy to immigrate to Canada now?
The Bureau of Statistics said that as Canada's population ages and the number of job vacancies continues to hit records, accepting more immigrants is crucial to Canada's long-term development.
Is it easy to immigrate to Canada now? A latest immigration analysis article from Bloomberg will help you clear up your doubts.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau has set an immigration target of 432,000 people this year and plans to welcome a total of 1.329 million people in the next three years.
Bloomberg summarized some key data on the relationship between immigration and the labor market:
- Canadian immigrants accounted for more than 84% of the total labor force growth and accounted for 55% of the growth of medium and high-skilled employment;
- The fastest growing industries for new immigrants are transportation and warehousing. , professional services, accommodation and catering services;
- In 2021, new immigrants who have been in Canada for less than 10 years have accounted for 8% of the overall employment labor market;
- Canada is currently increasingly filling the labor gap with temporary foreign workers. Since 2000, 110,000 to 770,000 in 2021;
- Temporary foreign workers with lower skills tend to become permanent residents at higher rates than those in higher-skilled industries;
- Of the international students who came to Canada over the past decade, One-third of international students become permanent residents within ten years.
BCPNP Provincial Nominee Skilled Worker Project
BC Provincial Employer Guarantee Project can be applied overseas, and is also suitable for applicants currently studying and working in BC.
Vancouver is one of the most livable cities in the world with an active job market. For applicants with a family, while the main applicant is working, the children will enjoy high-quality and free educational resources, and the spouse can apply for an open work visa to accompany the applicant at the same time, and eventually the whole family will land.
In addition, applicants who meet the federal Express Entry standards can apply for the provincial nomination EE category (Express Entry BC) through this project after entering the pool, and get Maple Leaf Card faster.
project advantages:
- The immigration project is stable;
- has low language requirements, and CLB5 and above are recommended;
- has no age and high education requirements;
- Applicants who meet the requirements can be connected to the federal fast-track project, and the processing speed is fast.
Application requirements:
- Educational background: high school degree or above (depending on the job requirements);
- Have NOC0, A, B full-time permanent job offers provided by BC employers;
- Work experience: 2 years of relevant work experience;
- Language: At least CLB 5 points and above;
- reaches the BC provincial nomination application and screening score;
- Applicants who meet the federal Express Entry can apply for the provincial nomination EE category (Express Entry BC).
It is particularly important for applicants to prove that they are suitable candidates for this position from various aspects such as work experience, adaptability, and English proficiency. The applicant's work experience must match the offer letter from the Canadian employer and comply with the description of the specific position in the Canadian Occupational Classification Regulations (NOC Code).
Applicants are required to have at least 2 years of work experience and apply for immigration according to the main line of domestic work. Regarding IELTS, we generally recommend that applicants obtain a score of 5 or higher. A score of 5 or above already meets the requirements of most occupations. In short, a higher language foundation will definitely have a great advantage for the applicant and the employer in hiring.
BC Provincial Employer Sponsored Immigration Program has no asset requirements for applicants; it is suitable for a wide range of people and is a perfect match for white-collar customers; it can be approved as a permanent resident in one step; one person applies, the whole family can immigrate and enjoy Canadian benefits; the social welfare is complete and the educational resources are high-quality.
Meet Abroad and cooperate with the WORK BC recruitment platform in BC. There are many high-quality employer resources in various major industries. Friends who are interested in consulting and understanding can quickly consult to seize the position and immigrate to Canada quickly.
