Canada, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, plans to reduce immigration after a 300% population growth in 3 years. Citing housing shortages and cost-of-living issues, Trudeau admitted the government could have acted faster to prevent the exploitation of immigration programs for financial gain. Permanent and temporary resident admissions will be reduced.
Canada is planning to cut the number of immigrants admitted after experiencing a 300% growth in population over the last three years. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged the government’s decision to reduce both permanent and temporary resident admissions, explaining that it comes in response to housing shortages and rising living costs exacerbated by rapid population growth.
Trudeau explained that following the Covid-19 pandemic, Canada increased immigration to help boost the labor market and counter the risk of recession. However, he admitted that some individuals and businesses had exploited the immigration programs for personal financial gain, which led to an imbalance.
In a video released by the Prime Minister, Trudeau said that while the government acted with good intentions, it could have been quicker in identifying and addressing the manipulation of the immigration system. The increased immigration resulted in heightened pressure on housing and public services, further complicating the cost-of-living crisis. As a result, the Canadian government decided to scale back immigration to address these challenges.
The move to limit immigration has raised concerns among some sectors that rely on immigrant labor, but Trudeau emphasized that adjustments were necessary to manage the country’s growing population and ensure the proper allocation of resources.
