Canada’s Immigration Numbers Revealed: Students Down 79%, Workers Down 74%, and a Seismic Shift Toward In-Canada Selection
IRCC data as of March 31, 2026 reveals a 75% collapse in new student and worker arrivals compared to early 2024. Student arrivals hit 2,085 in March. Work permit holders in Canada total 1.51 million. Former temporary residents now make up 59% of new permanent residents. Full breakdown of every metric, policy driver, and what comes next.