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AdapterCable t1_jb1wrp1 wrote

In absolute numbers, Ukrainians we’re the largest nationality to enter Canada for 2022.

Roughly 130k we’re settled last year.

I think OP is conflating PR invitations with immigration numbers.

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datasciencerookie OP t1_jb1xmde wrote

The Canadian definition of immigrant is permanent resident basically:

Immigrant refers to a person who is, or who has ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident. Such a person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities.

Source: https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3Var.pl?Function=Unit&Id=85107

Most Ukrainians who entered Canada recently came on a temporary 3 year work permit

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tomsings t1_jb30pss wrote

Correct. The Ukrainians that were urgently brought in are temporary residents, not immigrants. Many of them will likely qualify for PR once they have some Canadian experience, but as temporary residents there is an implicit understanding that they will leave before their status expires.

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[deleted] t1_jb3fa4q wrote

Ukrainians entering Canada were not PRs and therefore not immigrants.

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