Ontario led in the number of immigrants in February 2022, accounting for 42.7% of all newcomers. British Columbia was the second most popular destination, with 18.4% of new immigrants, while Quebec accepted 12.2% of new permanent residents.
The breakdown of immigrants by province in February was as follows:
- Ontario: 15,890 (42.7%)
- British Columbia: 6,855 (18.4%)
- Quebec: 4,550 (12.2%)
- Alberta: 4,465 (12.0%)
- Manitoba: 1,895 (5.1%)
- Saskatchewan: 1,145 (3.9%)
- Nova Scotia: 965 (2.6%)
- New Brunswick: 560 (1.5%)
- Prince Edward Island: 245 (0.7%)
- Newfoundland and Labrador: 195 (0.5%)
- Yukon: 65 (0.2%)
- Northwest Territories: 30 (0.1%)
- Nunavut: 5 (0.0%)
- Province not stated: 15 (0.0%)
In February, Canada welcomed a total of 37,180 permanent residents. Throughout 2022, Canada has welcomed a total of 72,510 foreign nationals. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is an integral part of Canada's constitution and safeguards your rights upon entering the country.