Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed a substantial cut to the number of new immigrants allowed to enter the country, recognizing shortcomings in his government's immigration policies.
The target for new permanent residents for the upcoming year is set at 395,000, which is expected to decrease to 380,000 by 2026 and further to 365,000 by 2027.
Trudeau highlighted the necessity of immigration for Canada's future but acknowledged the need for more sustainable management.
The Minister of Immigration, Mark Miller, indicated that lowering immigration figures could help alleviate the country’s housing shortages.
Trudeau faces increasing pressure from within his party, with some members suggesting that a new leader should take charge ahead of the 2025 elections due to dissatisfaction with current immigration strategies.
Critics have raised concerns about the previous plan to admit nearly half a million new permanent residents annually and the resulting negative effects on housing affordability.
Support for Trudeau and the Liberal Party has been declining since 2023, particularly in light of rising costs and diminishing living standards.
Recent polling data reveals that Trudeau's approval rating is currently at 23.1%, compared to 42.6% for opposition leader Pierre Poilievre of the Conservative Party.
The Conservatives recently attempted two votes of no confidence against Trudeau in Parliament, although they did not gain support from other opposition parties.
The Liberal Party, under Trudeau's leadership, had won the 2021 federal election, but recent trends indicate growing voter dissatisfaction with the government's handling of key issues.
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