Canada Faces Sharp Decline in New International Arrivals Amid Changing Immigration Policies
Make · Aug 29, 2025
Canada has experienced a significant decline in the number of new international arrivals during the first half of 2025. New figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal a substantial decrease in incoming students and workers, attributed to recent shifts in immigration policies.
Key Takeaways
According to IRCC, Canada welcomed 214,520 fewer newcomers from January to June 2025 compared to the same timeframe in 2024. This downturn is considered one of the largest in recent years, highlighting the impact of new immigration policies on international students and workers' decisions to move to Canada.