
Tony Keller
Veteran Globe and Mail columnist and author of Borderline Chaos: How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong; 2025 McGill Max Bell lecturer who discusses Canadian immigration policy and its recent changes.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 27min
How Canada broke its immigration system
Tony Keller, a veteran columnist and author of "Borderline Chaos," dives into the dramatic shifts in Canada's immigration policy. He highlights how Canada once celebrated immigration but has recently faced chaos, explaining pressures from various sectors to increase numbers post-pandemic. Keller details the rise in temporary residents and the economic impacts of low-wage immigration. He also critiques the polarized framing of the immigration debate and emphasizes the need for a practical and balanced approach to restore public trust in the system.
Nov 1, 2025 • 14min
How Canada built, and then broke, the world's best immigration system
Tony Keller, Globe and Mail columnist and McGill–Max Bell lecturer, dives into the evolution of Canada's immigration system. He examines the historic support for immigration and the successful formula that once made it thrive. Keller highlights the shift post-2010, where temporary routes surged and public opinion soured. He argues that the backlash is rooted in policy choices rather than against immigrants themselves. Finally, he discusses how Canada can regain public trust and restore a balanced immigration framework.


