CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: In a significant policy shift, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced plans to reduce the country’s immigration targets, acknowledging shortcomings in the current policy. Trudeau’s initial approach aimed at boosting economic growth and addressing labor shortages by welcoming a high number of immigrants.
However, recent challenges—including housing shortages, increased strain on public services, and integration hurdles—have highlighted the limitations of high immigration numbers without adequate infrastructure. Critics have raised concerns that the policy failed to consider Canada’s capacity for sustainable support of new immigrants, leading to housing crises and public dissatisfaction.
In response, Trudeau stated that the government would adjust immigration goals to focus on balanced growth, ensuring immigrants receive adequate resources for successful integration. This reduction in targets signals a reevaluation of Canada’s immigration framework and its long-term impacts, sparking discussions on how to optimize immigration policies to benefit both immigrants and Canadian society.
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