Immigration authorities in Canada have declared a reduction in the issuance of temporary immigration visas due to concerns related to a resource shortage. In a recent press conference, the Immigration Minister, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller conveyed the government’s intention to take this step after seeing a significant increase in Canada’s temporary resident volume, now constituting close to 6.2% of the nation’s population in 2023.
The aim, as Miller stated, is to decrease the temporary resident population to around 5% over the coming three years. He emphasized that the provinces and territories should be cognizant of their individual labor needs and capacities, and additionally the onus lies with them to assume responsibility for the foreigners they bring in to their regions.
While outlining the objectives of this policy change, Miller expressed, “We want every new family and resident to be set up for success and be able to access the services that they need.” These latest measures taken by the Canadian government are projected to alleviate pressure on Canada’s borders, immigration system, housing facilities, and social services.
This decision follows a similar decision taken in February when Canada reinstated visa requirements for Mexican nationals with the purpose to “preserve mobility for Mexican citizens who want to come to Canada,” as reported by the Canadian government.
With a current population of 40 million, Canada is home to an estimated 2.5 million temporary residents.
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