Where in Canada do immigrants earn the most money?
Provincial statistics.
Statistics Canada has released a report summarizing the results of a study of immigrant incomes in Canada. The sociologists looked at those who came to Canada under Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) from 2005 to 2020.
Provincial or federal programs?
From 2005 to 2009 and from 2010 to 2014, the earnings of PNP immigrants were significantly higher than those of immigrants who came under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). However, in 2015-2019, the results are reversed.
In Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, provincial candidates had initial earnings CA$ 12,500 to CA$ 18,000 more than federal skilled workers. However, this changed significantly in these provinces between 2015 and 2019. FSWP immigrants had significant increases in earnings, up to 37% in Ontario and 54% in British Columbia. In contrast, PNP immigrants in all provinces experienced either slow or declining incomes.
FSWP immigrants earned significantly less in the long run mainly because they had a different geography of origin. However, the decisive factor in the outcome was always work experience in Canada prior to obtaining a permanent residence permit. Thus, those who arrived through an appropriate program — with Canadian work experience, better education, and a higher concentration in Ontario — performed best.
Provinces with the highest salaries
Between provinces, researchers found large differences in both initial and long-term earnings among PNP immigrants. For example, initial earnings among PNP immigrants from 2015 to 2019 ranged from a low of CA$ 36,500 in Manitoba to a high of CA$ 59,600 in Ontario.
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