US EditionPM Trudeau announces massive cuts to Canada's immigration targets
- PM Trudeau has announced significant reductions to Canada's immigration targets, cutting them to approximately 395,000 for next year, a 21 percent decrease from the previous target of 500,000.
- Advocacy groups like the Migrant Rights Network have criticized these cuts, claiming that migrants are "being unfairly blamed for Canada's affordability crisis."
- Public support for immigration in Canada is declining, with rising concerns over the impact on housing and social services, as noted in recent opinion polls.
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Justin Trudeau, a champion of immigration, says he overdid it and strained Canada's economy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been criticized for his lenient approach to immigration.Arindam Shivaani/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesCanada will reduce its target number of new permanent residents in 2025 from 500,000 to 395,000.Justin Trudeau said the new target will pause population growth in Canada over the next few years.Canada is facing a housing crisis, high living costs, and rising debt.Canada has announced cuts in the number of immigrants…
Canada reduces permanent residency application slots - Daily Trust
The Canadian Government has announced measures to tackle population growth by lowering the number of permanent residents coming to the country. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, on Thursday, announced that rather than the 500,000 yearly slots for permanent residents, the country would be lowering the numbers for the next three years. It said the new measure would come into effect from 2025. According to him, the…
Canada Reduces Permanent Resident Quotas by 21%
Canada, traditionally viewed as a welcoming country for immigrants, announced yesterday a significant 21% reduction in the quota for permanent residents it will accept starting next year. This decision reflects a shift in response to public opinion, which has shown hesitance regarding immigration issues. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated, “Immigration is essential for Canada’s future, but it needs to be controlled,” emphasizing that …
Canada curtails immigration to halt population growth
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced cuts to Canada's immigration targets in hopes of pausing the country's population growth, an effort opponents claim is a "frantic" effort to boost popularity amid Trudeau's dreary reelection prospects.
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