Canada’s spousal sponsorship immigration sees monthly rise

In May, Canada experienced a 10.7% increase in the number of new permanent residents through its Spousal Sponsorship program compared to April, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data. This follows a 12.6% rise in April, rebounding from a 12.8% dip in March. By the end of May, 29,445 new permanent residents were welcomed under this program, although this is 21.6% fewer than the same period last year. Ontario led with the highest arrivals, followed by significant increases in Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. Based on current trends, Canada might see 70,668 new residents by year-end.