Canada admits 1.8 lakh new PR in H1 2026; India leads source country despite declining share, China enters top 3 - The Economic Times

Canada welcomed 1.8 lakh new permanent residents in early 2026. Indian citizens formed nearly one-quarter of these new permanent residents. The Philippines and China followed India as major source countries for immigration. Canada's immigration plan targets 3.80 lakh admissions annually through 2028. India's share of permanent residents has decreased since 2023.

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