Canada is cutting its immigration targets by at least 20 per cent for next year. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Immigration, Refugees …
"Canadians are justifiably proud of our immigration system. It has made our economy the envy of the world. It's how we've built strong, diverse communities. It's how we've demonstrated that differences can and must be a source of strength, not a source of weakness, for communities and society. Immigration is vital to our future. And as a federal government, we have to make sure that that pride, that faith in immigration, is not undermined," Trudeau began.
The feds also plan to reduce temporary residents by 5 per cent of the population by the end of 2026, adding that the population will "decrease over the next few years as significantly more temporary residents will transition to being permanent residents or leave Canada compared to new ones arriving."
The new measures build on the government's previously announced measures to cap international student permits and reform the temporary foreign worker program. "We need others to step up and do their part, too. Far too many corporations have chosen to abuse our temporary measures employed in exploiting foreign workers while refusing to hire Canadians for a fair wage, all while under the watch of provinces, some colleges and universities are bringing in more international students than communities can accommodate."
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