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Canadian Agriculture Sector Against Proposed Cutbacks in Temporary Immigration
The Canadian government’s plan to reduce temporary immigration could negatively impact the agriculture sector, with fewer temporary foreign workers available.
Let In More Construction Trades Helpers, Business Groups Tell IRCC
Canada needs to let in more foreign nationals through its immigration programs to help in the construction of new housing for Canadians, says the president
Canada’s Housing Crisis Cannot be Solved by Cutting Immigration: Economist
Reducing immigration to tackle Canada’s housing crisis would be a mistake, says Desjardins Group chief economist Jimmy Jean. His comments came amid claims Canada’s historic
355,000 International Students Become Canadian Permanent Residents in Three Years
More than 355,000 international students in Canada gained their permanent resident status in 2021-23, according to the latest reports by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Public Support For Immigration To Canada Falls Amid Financial And Housing Crises
The perceived correlation between immigration levels and the housing and affordability crises has resulted in a sharp decline in Canadians’ support for newcomers to Canada
Immigration Minister Marc Miller Turns to Immigration as Canada Construction Loses Jobs
Recent Statistics Canada data suggests that Canada continues to lose tens of thousands construction jobs, despite meeting – and exceeding – its target immigration levels