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Ashika Niraula, Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration & Integration Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

The pandemic created challenges and opportunities for Canadian immigration

The pandemic posed serious challenges to Canada's immigration system, but it also provides an opportunity to start creating a system that is fairer for all. (Shutterstock)

Canada has long relied on strong immigration to fulfil the country’s demographic needs, expand its economy and support regional development.

In 2021, the country surpassed its ambitious immigration target, admitting more than 405,000 permanent residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That was mainly achieved through two temporary measures: the TR (Temporary Resident) to PR (Permanent Resident) pathway and amendments to the Express Entry program.

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