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.
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Carney says government has ‘taken back control’ of immigration
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government has "taken back control" of immigration. The prime minister made the remarks at a press conference in Red Deer, Alta., after being asked about the upcoming referendum that will ask Albertans how ...
Carney says government has 'taken back control' of immigration
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government has "taken back control" of immigration. The prime minister made the remarks at a press conference in Red Deer, Alta., after being asked about the upcoming referendum that will ask Albertans how they want the province to deal with immigration....
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government has "taken control" of immigration.
By Catherine Morrison, Canadian Press OTTAWA—Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government has taken control of immigration. The Prime Minister made this statement at a press conference on Wednesday in Red Deer, Alberta, after being questioned about the next referendum that will ask Albertans how they want the province to manage immigration. Mr. Carney told journalists that immigration was "too high" when his government came to power, claiming …
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