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Trudeau Claims Immigration System is Being “Gamed” by Bad Actors—Could Have Acted Sooner!

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Trudeau Claims Immigration System is Being “Gamed” by Bad Actors—Could Have Acted Sooner! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that the federal government could have acted more swiftly in addressing immigration programs, attributing some issues to “bad actors” who have exploited the system. In a nearly seven-minute video released on YouTube Sunday, Trudeau discussed recent … Read more

Canada’s Immigration Cuts Could Halve Housing Gap by 2030

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Even with the planned cuts to immigration levels between 2025 and 2027, Canada will still need an additional 658,000 housing units, on top of expected new housing stock, to close the gap. (Laura Meader/CBC)

Canada’s Immigration Cuts Could Halve Housing Gap by 2030 A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) suggests that the Liberal government’s recent reduction in immigration levels will significantly alleviate Canada’s housing shortage, potentially cutting the need for new housing units by nearly 45% by 2030. Key Findings of the Report The PBO’s report, … Read more