US EditionCarney capping immigration further to ease lack of housing in Canada
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on May 6, 2025, that Canada will cap immigration and reduce temporary residents to ease housing pressures nationwide.
- The decision follows rising immigration levels under the previous Trudeau government, which strained housing, healthcare, and social services in Canada.
- The Liberal government intends to cap the proportion of new study and work permit holders to under 5% of the population by 2027 and will allocate $25 billion to support the construction of additional housing units.
- Carney noted that the proportion of temporary residents has significantly declined from its previous peak of 7.3%, and mentioned that the GST reduction on new homes could provide first-time buyers with savings of up to $50,000.
- These reforms aim to restore immigration to sustainable levels, ease public service strains, and encourage economic growth with cooperation across provinces and Indigenous groups.
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Immigration Plan for the Future
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party have emphasized the importance of implementing policies to address the challenges the country faces regarding immigration. In a recent address, Carney explained that while Canada will continue to be a welcoming country, immigration levels must not surpass the capacity of the country’s housing, healthcare, and job systems. After Carney took office ...
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