Overview

• IRCC reports 88,617 fewer new international students and 125,903 fewer new temporary workers arrived between January and June 2025 compared with the same period in 2024.
• Study permits issued fell to 149,860 in the first half of 2025, IMP work permits dropped to 302,280 from 410,825 a year earlier, and TFWP permits held relatively steady at 105,195.
• Canada admitted 207,650 permanent residents in the first half of 2025, with the year currently pacing to about 415,000 against a 395,000 target.
• Over 100,000 former temporary residents became permanent residents in the first half, representing about half of new permanent residents.
• IRCC released the mid-year figures after pausing monthly updates since March, prompting criticism over transparency even as officials cited presentation changes.