Canada's Immigration Future Under the Spotlight

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has unveiled a bold immigration reform plan designed to manage population growth and shape the nation’s future. Key highlights include:

• Capping temporary residents at 5% of the total population by 2027
• Setting permanent resident admissions at 1% annually — approx. 400,000 newcomers per year

While this marks a strategic shift, some critics note these targets still exceed historical averages from the Harper era, which hovered around 300,000 or fewer annually. Notably, the proposal does not address changes for naturalized citizens or asylum policies — areas many are closely watching.