IRCC reports 28% drop in international student and foreign worker arrivals

New data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows a significant decline in temporary resident arrivals for January 2026. Canada welcomed 7,040 new international students and 11,850 temporary workers, marking a 28% overall decrease compared to January 2025. These figures reflect the government's commitment to reducing Canada's temporary population to below 5% through measures such as annual caps on study permits, stricter work-permit eligibility, and enhanced program integrity. Officials say the downward trend demonstrates that recent policy changes are successfully easing pressures on housing, infrastructure, and services while maintaining a sustainable immigration system.

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