Tom Kmiec criticized the sharp increase in temporary residents in Canada, as a large number of potential immigrants compete for few permanent resident opportunities.
Experts spanning from Bay Street to academic institutions have warned that Canada's strong population growth is eroding housing affordability, as demand outpaces supply.
The federal government plans to level out the number of new permanent residents to Canada in 2026 in reaction to a crunch on housing and other services, the immigration minister announced on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
Canada released a joint statement with 10 southeast Asian countries today that lays out a commitment to tackle global food insecurity and nutritional needs.
Ottawa must take leadership and work with the other two orders of government and builders, developers and the higher education system to co-design a system to build more homes.
Canada's new housing and infrastructure minister says closing the door to newcomers is not the solution to the country's housing woes, and has instead endorsed building more homes to accommodate higher immigration flows.
Canada's diversity is its biggest strength and greatest success story. How the housing crisis could put both at risk — and why the Trudeau government needs to get ahead of this issue before it's too late.
With government plans to bring in 1.5 million more immigrants in the next three years, the lack of climate change education could negatively impact the effort to achieve ambitious policy goals, like the proposed net-zero emissions by 2050.
As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market.