Federal Government slashes immigration targets

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller announced that Canada will pause population growth through immigration.

The plan includes controlled targets for temporary residents, specifically international students and foreign workers, as well as for permanent residents.

The move comes in response to the evolving needs of the country, such as housing, infrastructure and social services.

Government will reduce permanent resident targets. Compared to last year’s plan, the government will reducing from 500,000 permanent residents to 395,000 in 2025, reducing from 500,000 permanent residents to 380,000 in 2026, and setting a target of 365,000 permanent residents in 2027.