Canadian immigration policy ranked among top five in the world

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20-10-2025
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Canada’s Immigration Policy Ranked in the World’s Top 5

Canada ranks 4th overall thanks to improvements in access to healthcare and citizenship rights, earning the 4th highest score in a recent survey ranking the policy performance of 52 countries.

The Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) is a comprehensive international benchmark for integration policies. These government policies influence how easily newcomers can find employment, access language and educational opportunities, develop a sense of belonging, and grow into fully participating citizens of society.

Anna Triandafyllidou, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration at Ryerson University, stated:

“The MIPEX score allows us to assess the extent to which our policies support or hinder newcomers on their path to settling into Canadian society. This index helps us compare our performance over time and identify where we have room for improvement or potential to learn from other countries.”

In the 2020 edition of MIPEX, Canada’s overall ranking rose by two points due to improved healthcare access for asylum seekers and amendments to the Citizenship Act in 2017. Back in 2015, Canada ranked sixth globally.

According to the report, Canada’s greatest strength lies in its anti-discrimination policies, receiving top marks for world-leading laws and policies, including multiculturalism policies enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

However, Canada lost points because non-citizens—such as permanent residents—cannot participate in politics at the local or national level, and there is a lack of permanent resident representation in policymaking bodies. On the other hand, permanent residents have a relatively quick pathway to citizenship, which grants them voting rights, and this fact added to Canada’s score.

Labour market mobility is the area most in need of improvement. Undocumented migrants or those with temporary work permits face restrictions that limit their access to employment and, consequently, healthcare services.

Family reunification policies are described in the report as “favourable,” although it was noted that adult children, as well as parents and grandparents, face more obstacles to reunification in Canada compared to other top 10 countries.

Canada’s education system was also rated highly thanks to multicultural and equitable education policies that help children feel safe at school. However, the report calls for better representation in the curriculum, the teaching profession, and higher education.

Globally, Sweden ranked highest with 86 points, followed by Finland (85), Portugal (81), Canada (80), and New Zealand (77).

Thomas Huddleston, Research Director at the Migration Policy Group, commented:

“Among English-speaking countries, Canada is emerging as a more attractive and globally connected destination. Canada, along with New Zealand, is taking the place of former leaders such as Australia, the UK, and the USA, all of which have dropped in the MIPEX rankings this round under the pressure of populist political forces.”

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