Canada is celebrating #WelcomingWeek2023 from September 8-17 to encourage
Canadians to welcome newcomers and help them settle in their new homes.
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) organizes this annual
event to celebrate newcomers and promote a sense of belonging.
The #ImmigrationMatters campaign aims to raise awareness about the benefits
of immigration and offers various ways for Canadians to get involved.
Canada has approximately 8.3 million immigrants, making up almost 25% of the
population, with a projected increase to 34% by 2041.
Immigration plays a vital role in Canada's economic growth and addresses
demographic challenges.
Canada relies on immigration to strengthen its economy, with businesses owned
by immigrants contributing significantly.
The immigration levels plan aims to admit 465,000 newcomers by the end of
2023, rising to over 500,000 new permanent residents admitted each year by the end of 2025.