Canadian Immigration Policy on Temporary Residents

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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