Canada's 2011 immigration level unchanged
Canada will accept between 240,000 and 265,000 immigrants in 2011, about the same number as 2010.
The federal government is accepting up to 265,000 new refugees in 2011, with a focus on those with technical or trade skills. (iStock)
Most of those coming will be skilled workers, as about 60 per cent of immigrants will be accepted under the economic category. The government will also be letting in more spouses and children under the family category, along with about 1,125 more refugees than 2010.
"Canada's post-recession economy demands a high level of legal immigration to keep our workforce strong," said Immigration Minister Jason Kenney.
About 75 per cent of the immigrants will likely settle in Ontario, B.C. and Quebec.
According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the country's low birthrate and aging population means in the not-too-distant future Canada won't have enough people to keep the workforce growing.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program makes up a significant portion of the economic category, and gives priority to technicians, skilled trades people, managers and professionals who help supplement the Canadian-born workforce.
Canada will accept between 240,000 and 265,000 immigrants in 2011, about the same number as 2010.
The federal government is accepting up to 265,000 new refugees in 2011, with a focus on those with technical or trade skills. (iStock)
Most of those coming will be skilled workers, as about 60 per cent of immigrants will be accepted under the economic category. The government will also be letting in more spouses and children under the family category, along with about 1,125 more refugees than 2010.
"Canada's post-recession economy demands a high level of legal immigration to keep our workforce strong," said Immigration Minister Jason Kenney.
About 75 per cent of the immigrants will likely settle in Ontario, B.C. and Quebec.
According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the country's low birthrate and aging population means in the not-too-distant future Canada won't have enough people to keep the workforce growing.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program makes up a significant portion of the economic category, and gives priority to technicians, skilled trades people, managers and professionals who help supplement the Canadian-born workforce.