This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the income dynamics of new immigrants to Canada. It emphasizes the substantial rise in the median income of immigrants (mainly those from India, the Philippines and China).  

The authors connect the increase to several factors, including: 

• more pre-landing work experience (immigrants who had previously worked in Canada on temporary permits had higher income levels when they gained permanent residency) 
• a higher volume of South Asian immigrants (among whom the income increase was the highest, which increased the overall average)  

• stronger family ties within Canada  
• an influx of skilled or educated immigrants landing jobs in professional sectors, like engineering and applied sciences  

The study also examined the impact of Canadian immigration policies, including the Express Entry system, which prioritizes skilled workers. Such policies likely added to the elevated flow of professionally skilled immigrants, whose higher income levels then contributed to the broader improvements in Canada.  

The report concludes by emphasizing that narrowing the income gap between new immigrants and the Canadian median could positively influence Canada’s productivity.