Total work-permit holders
49,270
2015–2026
Occupation
NOC 4411 · All provinces and territories · 2015–2026
At a glance
Total work-permit holders
49,270
2015–2026
Change over selected period
-5,715
2015–2026
Percentage change
-76.5%
2015–2026
Leading province or territory
Ontario
24,000
Trend analysis
Annual totals for the selected occupation, destination, and year range.
Geographic comparison
Provincial and territorial totals for the selected occupation and period.
Key insights
Highlights calculated from the selected occupation, destination, and year range.
Overall movement
Work-permit-holder totals decreased
76.5% from 2015 to 2026
Latest annual total
1,755
2026 published total
Leading province or territory
Ontario
Highest total for the selected period
Occupation classification
Home child care providers
4411
How to interpret these figures
These figures count Temporary Foreign Worker Program work-permit holders according to the year in which their permits became effective.
They do not represent valid permit holders on December 31, people currently present in Canada, positive Labour Market Impact Assessments, or jobs filled.
Detailed records
| Year | Work-permit holders | Annual change | Annual percentage change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,470 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8,415 | +945 | +12.7% |
| 2017 | 5,810 | -2,605 | -31.0% |
| 2018 | 5,215 | -595 | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 5,455 | +240 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 2,625 | -2,830 | -51.9% |
| 2021 | 3,545 | +920 | +35.0% |
| 2022 | 2,450 | -1,095 | -30.9% |
| 2023 | 2,410 | -40 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 1,940 | -470 | -19.5% |
| 2025 | 2,180 | +240 | +12.4% |
| 2026 | 1,755 | -425 | -19.5% |
Data source
These records measure Temporary Foreign Worker Program work-permit holders by province or territory of intended destination, intended four-digit NOC 2011 occupation, and the year in which permits became effective.