Canada to take in 3 lakh immigrants in 2017
Canada said on Monday it would allow 3,00,000 immigrants into the country in 2017 and increased the 'economic class' quota, most used by Indians, by 11,900 to 1,72,500. The target "will benefit Indians" as Indian immigrants usually enter Canada through the "economic stream", reports said. Notably, India was among the top two source countries for new permanent residents in Canada.