Canada's immigration minister announced plans to reduce the number of new temporary residents in the country from 6.2% to 5% over the next three years. This is the first time Canada will set such targets.
Key Points
Canada plans to decrease the number of temporary residents from 6.2% to 5% of the population over the next three years
The government aims to align temporary resident programs with labor needs and combat abuse in the system
Pros
Reducing the number of temporary residents may alleviate pressure on housing, healthcare, and other services
Aligning temporary resident programs with labor needs can benefit the economy
Cons
Some may argue that reducing the number of temporary residents could limit diversity and cultural exchange