QSA's Week in Social Issues (#3, 2024)

Canada pauses immigration growth; Indigenous housing funding announced; crime prevention strategy launched; temporary foreign worker program reformed; opioid crisis tackled.

QSA's Week in Social Issues (#3, 2024)

Start Date: 2024-10-19
End Date: 2024-10-25

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Canada Announces Reduction in Immigration Levels

Canada's government has announced a significant reduction in immigration levels for 2025-2027, aiming to pause population growth temporarily to ensure sustainable long-term growth. The plan reduces permanent resident targets and sets specific caps for temporary residents like international students and foreign workers. This decision comes amid ongoing debates about housing, infrastructure, and social service capacities. The immigration strategy will also focus on transitioning existing temporary residents to permanent status and bolstering key labor market sectors, including health and trades. The government emphasizes the importance of managing immigration to support economic growth while maintaining social service integrity.

Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']