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Carney says government has 'taken back control' of immigration
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government has 'taken back control' of immigration in Canada after immigration levels were deemed too high when his government took over.
Carney reported that asylum seekers entering Canada are down by a third, temporary foreign workers by half, and foreign students by two thirds.
He acknowledged that immigration levels continue to pressure housing and suggested there may be a need for 'a few more years of restraint' in immigration policies.
Carney mentioned that Canada is 'on top of the numbers' and sees an opportunity for federal and provincial leaders to discuss future immigration steps.