Revising Immigration Targets

Canada's government has decided to cut its immigration targets in response to public concerns regarding the rapid increase in immigration. The new plan sets the goal to accept under 400,000 permanent residents instead of the previously proposed half a million, a significant reduction also reflected in the targets for future years. Additionally, the government has implemented caps on temporary residents, marking a noteworthy shift in its immigration policy. These changes aim to alleviate pressure on Canada's systems, though there are questions about whether the adjustments are sufficient to address the challenges presented by growing population numbers.