- In the next three years, the number of new temporary residents in Canada will drop from 6.2% to 5%.
- Historically, temporary labor has been “addicted” to Canada.
- The population of Canada climbed by roughly 1 million last year, hitting a record 40 million.
In the next three years, the number of new temporary residents in Canada will drop from 6.2% to 5%, according to plans announced by Marc Miller, Canada’s minister of immigration.
Since the number of temporary residents has been sharply increasing annually, this is the first time Canada has set aims to limit it. Historically, temporary labor has been “addicted” to Canada.
New temporary residents
In September, the initial goals will be established. A two-year limit on international student visas was established by Canada in January to relieve the strain on housing, healthcare, and other services during a period of record immigration.
The population of Canada climbed by roughly 1 million last year, hitting a record 40 million, even though many citizens are struggling to keep up with rising living expenses including rent and mortgages.
To address setting levels, Miller has scheduled a conference of provincial, territorial, and federal ministers for May. Minister of Employment Randy Boissonnault has issued a warning about a new economic scenario.
To better match current programs with labor needs and weed out exploitation in the system, he has also urged his department to assess current initiatives that bring in temporary residents.
