C.D. Howe Institute Calls for Major Overhaul of Canada’s Immigration System
Canada could benefit from lower immigration levels and a renewed focus on selecting highly skilled newcomers, according to recommendations from the C.D. Howe Institute’s Immigration Targets Council . The independent council is calling on the federal government to rethink both the size and composition of Canada’s immigration system as Ottawa prepares its next Immigration Levels Plan. Among its most significant recommendations is a gradual reduction in annual permanent resident admissions to: 380,000 in 2027 350,000 in 2028 340,000 in 2029 The council has also recommended treating temporary resident levels much more cautiously, with an eventual objective of reducing temporary residents to approximately 3% of Canada’s population . These recommendations could become part of the broader debate surrounding the future of Express Entry, economic immigration, international students, temporary workers and Canada’s permanent residence targets . However, applicants should understand one cru...