Canada's Immigration Plan Could Be About to Change Again
Summary
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country may soon increase immigration numbers again after lowering them in recent years. The government plans to announce new immigration targets by November 1, but any rise in immigration levels would likely not be seen before 2029 due to planning timelines.Key Facts
- Canada reduced immigration numbers after a surge caused by many international student visas post-pandemic.
- Prime Minister Carney says the immigration system is now "under control."
- The government must reveal new immigration targets by November 1 as part of the Immigration Levels Plan.
- Previous plans focused on lowering newcomers, especially temporary residents like students and foreign workers.
- Experts say increasing immigration won’t show effects before 2029 because the plans cover three-year periods.
- Canada’s population growth slowed to its lowest rate since World War II, about 0.5% in one year.
- Non-permanent residents make up about 6.7% of Canada’s population, mostly international students.
- Some foreign students were mainly paying for the promise of immigration, creating pressure on the system.
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