Immigration to Saskatchewan (2016)

by The Canadian Magazine of Immigration · September 5, 2017

More immigrants moving to Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Immigration

Immigration to Saskatchewan (2010-2016)

From 2010 to 2016, Canada admitted 1,874,740 new immigrants (permanent residents), and Saskatchewan was the destination choice of 77,610 new immigrants.
During this period, immigration to Saskatchewan increased from 7,615 in 2010 to 14,855 in 2016 –representing 2.7% and 5% of Canada’s immigration respectively.

Saskatchewan Immigration by class

Immigration to Saskatchewan by class and landing year
Immigration Class	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Skilled Worker	710	525	575	515	490	680	530
Provincial Nominee	5,355	6,960	9,015	8,180	8,790	8,665	9,900
Caregivers	125	120	90	65	225	290	220
Family	730	700	835	1,255	1,250	1,555	1,960
Refugees	575	545	550	590	660	885	1,895
Other	120	105	105	70	405	445	350
TOTAL	7,615	8,955	11,170	10,675	11,820	12,520	14,855
Source: IRCC