Lebanese Immigrants in Canada
In 2025, 2,225 Lebanese were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.
From 2020 to 2025, a total of 18,315 citizens from Lebanon were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.
In 2025, Lebanese represented 0.56% of the total permanent resident intake.
Lebanese Immigration to Canada in Recent Years
In recent years, Lebanese immigration to Canada has seen a notable increase, driven by Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis, political instability, and the devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion. According to the 2021 Canadian census, approximately 210,000 Canadians claimed Lebanese heritage, reflecting a rapid growth in this demographic. Many Lebanese nationals have sought permanent residency through programs like Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs, particularly in Quebec and Ontario, where over 70% of Lebanese Canadians reside. Canada has also introduced temporary immigration measures, such as fee-exempt work and study permits for Lebanese nationals in Canada and their families fleeing conflict, especially since September 2024, amid escalating tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah. These measures, effective until July 31, 2025, aim to provide safety and stability for those unable to return to Lebanon.
89K Lebanese in Canada
In 2016, 88,745 Lebanese immigrants resided in Canada.
In 2016, Quebec was home to most Lebanese in Canada.
LEBANESE IMMIGRANTS IN CANADA (2016)
