Immigration to Ontario (2016)
Fewer immigrants settling in Ontario
Immigration to Ontario
From 2010 to 2016, Canada admitted 1,874,740 new immigrants (permanent residents), and Ontario was the destination choice of 729,690 new immigrants.
During this period, immigration to Ontario decreased from 118,125 in 2010 to 110,015 in 2016 –representing 42% and 37% of Canada’s immigration respectively.
Ontario: Immigration by class (2010-2016)
| Immigration to Ontario by class and landing year | |||||||
| Immigration Class | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Skilled Worker | 53,900 | 36,955 | 35,440 | 33,940 | 23,990 | 28,655 | 23,680 |
| Canadian Experience | 2,360 | 3,420 | 4,665 | 3,885 | 12,935 | 9,540 | 7,355 |
| Live-in Caregivers | 7,315 | 6,030 | 4,725 | 4,760 | 9,410 | 14,415 | 9,320 |
| Provincial Nominee | 1,530 | 1,705 | 1,955 | 2,515 | 2,725 | 3,550 | 3,910 |
| Family | 29,600 | 27,605 | 32,210 | 41,170 | 31,085 | 29,640 | 35,150 |
| Refugees | 13,915 | 15,925 | 12,590 | 12,800 | 11,890 | 14,965 | 28,185 |
| Other | 9,505 | 7,825 | 7,540 | 4,500 | 3,735 | 2,855 | 2,415 |
| TOTAL | 118,125 | 99,465 | 99,125 | 103,570 | 95,770 | 103,620 | 110,015 |
| Source: IRCC | |||||||
Skilled Workers
From 2010 to 2016, 236,560 immigrants came to Ontario under the skilled worker class. The skilled worker intake decreased from 53,900 in 2010 to 23,680 in 2016 –representing 46% and 22% of Ontario’s immigration respectively.
Canadian Experience
From 2010 to 2016, 44,160 immigrants came to Ontario under the Canadian Experience Class. In Ontario, the Canadian Experience intake increased from 2,360 or 2% in 2010 to 7,355 or 7% in 2016.
Live-in Caregivers
From 2010 to 2016, 55,975 immigrants came to Ontario under the Live-in Caregiver Program. In Ontario, live-in caregiver intake increased from 7,315 or 6% in 2010 to 9,320 or 8% in 2016.
Ontario Immigrant Nominee
From 2010 to 2016, 17,890 immigrants came to Ontario under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. In Ontario, provincial nominee intake increased from 2,360 or 1% in 2010 to 3,910 or 4% in 2016.
Family Class
From 2010 to 2016, 226,460 immigrants came to Ontario under the family class. In Ontario, family class intake increased from 29,600 or 25% in 2010 to 35,150 or 32% in 2016.
Refugees
From 2010 to 2016, 110,270 immigrants came to Ontario as refugees. In Ontario, refugees’ intake increased from 13,915 or 12% in 2010 to 28,185 or 26% in 2016.
Source:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
IMMIGRATION TO ONTARIO – ANIMATED CHARTS
