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Monday, October 31, 2016

Canada Sets 2017 Immigration Target at 300,000 People

Canada said on Monday Oct 31,2016 it would let 300,000 immigrants into the country in 2017, maintaining this year's target despite recommendations to increase it to help spur economic growth and help business leaders bring in more talent.

Immigration Minister John McCallum told reporters that making the 300,000 target permanent laid the foundation for future immigration growth, and fought off the suggestion that he had lost a battle against anti-immigration forces.

Under next year's plan, the number of immigrants admitted under the economic category will increase to 172,500 from 160,600 this year, the government said.

The number of refugees will decrease to 40,000 from 55,800.

Canada has a population of about 35 million.

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