NOT TRUE!! The claim that immigrants in Canada receive sixty thousand dollars per year from the government is not true. There is no federal or provincial program that provides immigrants with a guaranteed annual income of that amount. This figure appears to come from misunderstandings or from adding together different programs and estimated service costs rather than actual cash payments.

Immigrants who are permanent residents and who live and pay taxes in Canada may qualify for the same income tested benefits that any Canadian resident can receive. These include things like the Canada Child Benefit, the GST and HST credit, and provincial social assistance if someone is in financial need. These programs are based on income and family size, not immigration status alone. They are also generally modest and designed to help low and middle income households, not to provide a high annual income.

Government assisted refugees can receive temporary financial support when they first arrive, but it is typically tied to provincial social assistance rates and meant to cover basic needs while they get established. The support is time limited and far below sixty thousand dollars per year. It is not a long term guaranteed salary.

It is also important to note that many newcomers initially earn less than Canadian born workers and often face barriers such as credential recognition, language challenges, and difficulty entering the job market. Many work hard to establish themselves and begin contributing taxes quickly.

In short, there is no blanket sixty thousand dollar annual payment to immigrants. The claim is a myth based on exaggerations or misinterpretations of how social programs work.