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All information is based on calendar years.
Slight discrepancies in percentages are due to the rounding of numbers. These immigrants are selected based on their potential economic contribution to Canada. Factors such as education, vocational preparation, work experience and profession are taken into account. Included in the Independent Class are skilled workers, business immigrants, live-in caregivers and assisted relatives. Each year, Canada accepts a certain number of refugees in keeping with its humanitarian tradition and international commitments.