Singaporean Immigrants to Canada
In 2025, 160 Singaporean immigrants were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.
Source: IRCC
- In 2025, 393,530 immigrants were admitted to Canada, Singaporean immigrants accounted for 0.04% of the annual immigration intake.
- From 2020 to 2025, 1,365 Singaporean immigrants were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.
- The immigration data highlights a growing trend pre-pandemic levels, a sharp decline in 2020, a 2021 peak, and continuous declines through 2025.
Singaporean Immigration to Canada in Recent Years
Immigration from Singapore to Canada has remained modest since 2020, supported by a small but established Singaporean Canadian community primarily concentrated in Ontario and British Columbia. According to the 2021 Census, the Singapore-born population in Canada numbered approximately 12,560. New permanent resident admissions from Singapore have continued at a low volume through economic pathways such as the Provincial Nominee Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Worker streams, alongside family sponsorship. Additional inflows occur via study permits and skilled professional opportunities, often leading to transitions to permanent residency. High levels of education, strong English proficiency, and professional qualifications facilitate smooth integration for these immigrants amid Canada’s focus on attracting skilled workers from Asia.
Singaporean living in Canada (2016 Census)
- In 2016, 11,820 immigrants from Singapore resided in Canada.
- Most Singaporean immigrants resided in British Columbia and Ontario.
