Can newcomers build a life and stay?

See who still lived in their planned province five years after getting permanent status. This is one part of a much bigger question.

Can newcomers build a life and stay?

Time covered: 2018 — 2023

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  1. Ontario90.8%

    Permanent status in 2013: 93.2% · Permanent status in 2018: 90.8%

  2. Alberta86.0%

    Permanent status in 2013: 90.4% · Permanent status in 2018: 86.0%

  3. British Columbia84.9%

    Permanent status in 2013: 90.2% · Permanent status in 2018: 84.9%

  4. Quebec79.6%

    Permanent status in 2013: 82.2% · Permanent status in 2018: 79.6%

  5. Manitoba60.9%

    Permanent status in 2013: 75.1% · Permanent status in 2018: 60.9%

  6. Nova Scotia59.5%

    Permanent status in 2013: 61.4% · Permanent status in 2018: 59.5%

  7. New Brunswick57.6%

    Permanent status in 2013: 47.9% · Permanent status in 2018: 57.6%

  8. Territories56.0%

    Permanent status in 2013: 62.7% · Permanent status in 2018: 56.0%

  9. Saskatchewan47.5%

    Permanent status in 2013: 66.5% · Permanent status in 2018: 47.5%

  10. Newfoundland and Labrador45.2%

    Permanent status in 2013: 51.2% · Permanent status in 2018: 45.2%

  11. Prince Edward Island34.1%

    Permanent status in 2013: 39.9% · Permanent status in 2018: 34.1%

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Can newcomers build a life and stay? · Percent
PlacePermanent status in 2013 · 2018Permanent status in 2018 · 2023
Ontario93.2%90.8%
Alberta90.4%86%
British Columbia90.2%84.9%
Quebec82.2%79.6%
Manitoba75.1%60.9%
Nova Scotia61.4%59.5%
New Brunswick47.9%57.6%
Territories62.7%56%
Saskatchewan66.5%47.5%
Newfoundland and Labrador51.2%45.2%
Prince Edward Island39.9%34.1%
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Why this matters

Recruiting people is a start. Homes, good work and a sense of belonging help people build a life.

What we want to change

Help people rent or buy a home and use their skills. Study why people move, while respecting their freedom to move.

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  1. Statistics Canada · 43-10-0018-01 ↗

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