Haitian Immigrants to Canada

May 19, 2026 The Canadian Magazine of Immigration

In 2025, 5,360 Haitians were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.

In 2025, 393,530 immigrants were admitted to Canada, Haitian citizens accounted for 1.4% of the annual immigration intake.

From 2020 to 2025, 21,820 Haitian immigrants were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.

Haitian Immigration to Canada in Recent Years

Since 2020, Haitian immigration to Canada has continued at a steady pace, influenced by family sponsorship, humanitarian streams, economic programs, and special temporary measures linked to the ongoing crisis in Haiti.Haitians admitted as permanent residents saw lower numbers in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions before rebounding in later years. Between January 2023 and March 2025 alone, 9,505 Haitians became permanent residents, with family sponsorship accounting for the largest share at around 2,290, followed by humanitarian and protected persons pathways at 2,115, and economic streams contributing about 1,395. Many Haitians settle in Quebec, particularly the Montreal area, drawn by French-language advantages, existing community networks, and francophone immigration priorities. Economic immigrants, including skilled workers and Provincial Nominee Program participants, form a meaningful portion alongside family reunification and refugee or protected person admissions. The Haitian-born population in Canada stood at approximately 99,940 according to the 2021 Census, with the broader Haitian-origin community reaching around 179,000 by ancestry, reflecting ongoing growth in subsequent years.