# Canada’s Immigration Numbers Plummet | Vancouver News

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Podcast: [Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122)
Published: 2026-07-25T11:09:01+00:00
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Canada’s immigration numbers are plummeting—permanent residents down 20%, study permits 24%, asylum claims 35%—signaling a deliberate slowdown after years of rapid growth. India, once a top source, saw a 10,000+ drop in permanent residents, with study permits falling 66% since 2023, likely due to tighter scrutiny. Other major source countries like China, the Philippines, Eritrea, and Afghanistan also saw steep declines. Ontario and B.C. bear the brunt, absorbing 80% of the drop, while Quebec bucks the trend with gains thanks to its independent selection system. The result? Slower population and labor growth, less strain on housing and services—but also potential economic drag. The system is now far more restrictive, especially for asylum seekers, reshaping how Canada attracts newcomers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c1e77d56f9a1a045

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