IMP + TFWP + Study Permit Holders (individuals) as of 31st December
The datasets in this section represent the count of Permit Holders (individuals) at the end of the year for each program. This data is not cumulative, it is not created by adding up previous years, instead IRCC provides a count of current Permit Holders on 31st Dec each year.
Dataset Details
An LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) confirms there is a need for a temporary foreign worker because no Canadians are available to do the job.
The International Mobility Program lets employers hire a temporary foreign worker WITHOUT an LMIA.
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program lets employers hire a temporary foreign worker WITH an LMIA.
Foreign Students with a Study Permit are allowed to work 24hrs per week or full-time during regular breaks.
| IMP IRCC Dataset Link | TFWP IRCC Dataset Link | SP IRCC Dataset Link |
IMP + TFWP + Study Permit Holders (individuals) as of 31st December each year.
This dataset counts current Permit Holders (individuals) at end of each year, not necessarily permits issued that year.
IMP + TFWP + Study Permit Holders (individuals) as of 31st December each year.
This dataset counts current Permit Holders (individuals) at end of each year, not necessarily permits issued that year.
IMP + TFWP Permit Holders (individuals) as of 31st December each year.
This dataset counts current Permit Holders (individuals) at end of each year, not necessarily permits issued that year.
IMP + TFWP Permit Holders (individuals) as of 31st December each year.
This dataset counts current Permit Holders (individuals) at end of each year, not necessarily permits issued that year.
IMP + TFWP + Study Permits Count in Year they became effective (i.e. granted).
The datasets in this section represent the count of permits issued/granted for each program throughout the year, not individuals. IRCC do not provide a breakdown on whether these are new or extensions.
Dataset Details
An LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) confirms there is a need for a temporary foreign worker because no Canadians are available to do the job.
The International Mobility Program lets employers hire a temporary foreign worker WITHOUT an LMIA.
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program lets employers hire a temporary foreign worker WITH an LMIA.
Foreign Students with a Study Permit are allowed to work 24hrs per week or full-time during regular breaks.
| IMP IRCC Dataset Link | TFWP IRCC Dataset Link | SP IRCC Dataset Link |
IMP Work Permits + TFWP Work Permits + Study Permits in year they became effective (i.e. granted)
This dataset counts permits issued throughout the year, not necessarily individuals.
IMP Work Permits + TFWP Work Permits + Study Permits in year they became effective (i.e. granted)
This dataset counts permits issued throughout the year, not necessarily individuals.
IMP Work Permits + TFWP Work Permits in year they became effective (i.e. granted)
This dataset counts permits issued throughout the year, not necessarily individuals.
IMP Work Permits + TFWP Work Permits in year they became effective (i.e. granted)
This dataset counts permits issued throughout the year, not necessarily individuals.
Compare Two Origin Countries in Canadian Immigration Statistics
Compare two origin countries for a specific dataset and time range.
All datasets in this section are viewable as full charts below. Some represent Permits issued, some represent Permit Holders, i.e. individuals. Check the full charts below for the direct dataset links.
Compare Two Origin Countries in Canadian Immigration
Approved Applications and Extensions for Canadian Temp Residents Per Origin Country
Temporary Resident applications include: Temporary Resident Visas, Visitor Records, Study Permits, Study Permits Extensions, Work Permits and Work Permits Extensions.
| Data available: Jan 2022 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
Approved Applications and Extensions for Canadian Temp Residents Per Origin Country
This dataset counts apps and exts throughout the date range, not necessarily individuals.
International Mobility Program (IMP)
The International Mobility Program lets an employer hire a temporary worker without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Canadian Government: Hire a worker without an LMIA:
| IMP Work Permits Datasets Link open.canada.ca |
International Mobility Program (IMP) Work Permits Per Origin Country
International Mobility Program (IMP) work permits by year in which permit(s) became effective.
| Data available: Jan 2015 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
International Mobility Program (IMP) Work Permits Per Origin Country
This dataset counts permits issued throughout the date range, not necessarily individuals.
IMP Work Permit Holders (individuals) on 31st December Per Year Per Origin Country
All International Mobility Program (IMP) Work Permit Holders (individuals) on 31st Dec by Origin Country
| Data available: 2000 to 2024 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
IMP Work Permit Holders (individuals) on 31st Dec Per Year Per Origin Country
This dataset counts current Permit Holders (individuals) at end of year, not permits.
IMP Work Permit Holders (individuals) on 31st December All Years
All International Mobility Program (IMP) Work Permit Holders (individuals) on December 31st.
| Data available: 2000 to 2024 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
IMP Work Permit Holders (individuals) Count as of 31st December All Years
This dataset counts current Permit Holders (individuals) at end of year, not permits.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program lets an employer hire a temporary worker with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Canadian Government: Hire a foreign worker with an LMIA
| TFWP Work Permits Datasets Link open.canada.ca |
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) Work Permits Per Origin Country
Temporary Foreign Worker Program Work Permits by Country of Citizenship and Year in which Permit(s) became effective.
| Data available: Jan 2015 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) Work Permits Per Origin Country
This dataset counts permits issued throughout the date range, not necessarily individuals.
TFWP Work Permit Holders (individuals) as of 31st Dec Per Year Per Origin Country
All Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) Work Permit Holders (individuals) on 31st Dec by country of citizenship.
| Data available: 2000 to 2024 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
TFWP Work Permit Holders (individuals) on Dec 31st Per Origin Country
This dataset counts current Permit Holders (individuals) at end of year, not permits.
TFWP Work Permit Holders (individuals) as of 31st Dec All Years
All Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) Work Permit Holders on December 31st.
| Data available: 2000 to 2024 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
TFWP Work Permit Holders (individuals) on Dec 31st All Years
This dataset counts current Permit Holders (individuals) at end of year, not permits.
Study Permit Holders
Temporary residents who are in Canada on a study permit in the observed calendar year. Datasets include study permit holders by year in which permit(s) became effective or with a valid permit in a calendar year or on December 31st.
| Study Permit Holders Datasets Link open.canada.ca |
Study Permits Per Origin Country
Study Permits by Origin Country and Year in which permit(s) became effective.
| Data available: Jan 2015 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
Study Permits Per Origin Country Per Year in which permit(s) became effective.
This dataset counts permits issued throughout the date range, not necessarily individuals.
Study Permit Holders (individuals) as of 31st Dec Per Year Per Origin Country
Study Permit Holders (individuals) on Dec 31st by Country of citizenship.
| Data available: 2000 to 2024 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
Study Permit Holders (individuals) on December 31st Per Origin Country Per Year
This dataset counts current Permit Holders (individuals) at end of year, not permits.
Study Permit Holders (individuals) Count as of 31st Dec All Years
All Study Permit Holders (individuals) Count on December 31st.
| Data available: 2000 to 2024 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
Study Permit Holders (individuals) Count on Dec 31st All Years
This dataset counts Permits Holders (individuals) at end of year, not permits.
Asylum Claimants
The data in this file show numbers of individuals who have made a refugee claim at a port of entry or at a
designated IRCC office.
This data should not be used as an indication of the number of asylum claimants residing in a province or territory.
The data set may include individuals who have claimed asylum and since obtained a referral to the IRB, individuals
who have been determined to be protected persons by IRPA, as well as those who may have since become a permanent
resident may still be included in the claimant count in the year in which their asylum claim was made.
| Asylum Claimant Datasets
Link open.canada.ca |
Asylum Claimants to Canada by Top 25 Countries of Citizenship (2024)
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
Asylum Claimants to Canada by Top 25 Countries of Citizenship (2024)
This dataset counts asylum claims, this does necessarily not mean asylum was granted.
Asylum Claimants to Canada by Top 25 Countries of Citizenship (Jan 2025 to Jun 2025)
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
Asylum Claimants to Canada by Top 25 Countries of Citizenship (Jan 2025 to Jun 2025)
This dataset counts asylum claims, this does necessarily not mean asylum was granted.
Humanitarian and Compassionate Purposes Work Permits Per Origin Country
Work Permit Holders for Humanitarian & Compassionate purposes by country of citizenship and year in which permit(s) became effective.
| Data available: Jan 2015 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
Humanitarian and Compassionate Purposes Work Permits Per Origin Country
This dataset counts permits issued throughout the date range, not necessarily individuals.
New Canadian Permanent Residents Per Year
New Permanent Residents per year.
| Data available: 2015 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
New Canadian Permanent Residents Per Year
New Canadian Permanent Residents Per Month
New Permanent Residents per month.
| Data available: 2015 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
New Canadian Permanent Residents Per Month
New Canadian Permanent Residents by Origin Country
People who have been granted permanent resident status in Canada.
| Data available: Jan 2015 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
New Canadian Permanent Residents by Origin Country
Applications for Canadian Permanent Residency by Origin Country
| Data available: Jan 2022 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
Applications for Canadian Permanent Residency by Origin Country
New Canadian Citizens Per Year
New Canadian Citizens per year.
| Data available: Jan 2022 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
New Canadian Citizens Per Year
New Canadian Citizens Per Month
New Canadian Citizens per month.
| Data available: Jan 2022 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
New Canadian Citizens Per Month
New Canadian Citizens by Origin Country
| Data available: Jan 2022 to Jun 2025 |
| Direct Dataset Link open.canada.ca |
New Canadian Citizens by Origin Country