Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s proposed immigration reforms aim to address Canada’s population growth challenges by implementing new caps. The plan includes limiting temporary residents to 5% of the population by 2027 and setting permanent resident admissions at 1% per year, targeting approximately 400,000 newcomers annually. While these measures represent a shift from recent trends, critics argue these targets remain significantly higher than historical Harper-era numbers, which typically saw admissions around 300,000 or lower. Furthermore, Carney’s platform does not address policies regarding naturalized citizens or modifications to the current asylum seeker framework.
Carney’s immigration reforms spark debate
