Canada: PM Trudeau Announces Temporary Cut to Immigration Numbers for Next Two Years

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a plan to significantly reduce the number of immigrants entering the country for the next two years. This temporary measure aims to slow population growth, giving the economy time to catch up and ensuring that the system operates efficiently for all Canadians.

Trudeau shared the update on social media, stating, "We’re going to significantly reduce the number of immigrants coming to Canada for the next two years. This is temporary to pause our population growth and let our economy catch up. We have to get the system working right for all Canadians."

The announcement was made during a news conference on Parliament Hill, where Trudeau was joined by Immigration Minister Marc Miller and his parliamentary secretary Paul Chiang. According to the plan, the number of permanent residents arriving in Canada will be reduced from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025, and from 500,000 to 380,000 in 2026. The government also set a target of 365,000 permanent residents for 2027.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller echoed the significance of the immigration cuts, emphasizing the need for balanced, sustainable growth. "Immigration is essential to our country's economic success and growth," Miller said. "This plan will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth."

Trudeau’s decision comes amid rising pressure within his own party. Several Liberal MPs have reportedly urged him to step down, with some setting an October 28 deadline for him to make a decision about his future leadership. Despite the internal party pressure, Trudeau reaffirmed his intent to lead the Liberal Party into the next election.

Liberal MP Sean Casey, one of the MPs who signed a letter calling for Trudeau’s resignation, expressed disappointment with the prime minister's decision to stay on as leader, despite the concerns raised by his colleagues.

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