Statistics Canada reported a sharp decline in study permit holders by the end of 2025

New quarterly demographic data from Statistics Canada reveals a notable shift in Canada's temporary resident landscape. By the fourth quarter of 2025, the country saw approximately 477,000 study permit holders, marking a substantial decrease from earlier in the year. Work permit holders numbered around 1.48 million during the same period. Meanwhile, asylum claimants and protected persons reached roughly 505,000, reflecting year-over-year growth in this category. The figures indicate shifting patterns in Canada's immigration landscape, with permit holders and their families comprising the largest segment of temporary residents nationwide.

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