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Conservatives call for lower immigration targets as Carney signals future increases - Philippine Canadian Inquirer Nationwide Filipino Newspaper
What happened
The Conservatives are urging the federal government to reduce immigration targets further, citing concerns about Canada's ability to absorb newcomers, particularly in housing and healthcare. Prime Minister Mark Carney has suggested that the government may consider a controlled increase in population growth once the system is stabilized. Current immigration levels are set at 380,000 permanent resident admissions annually for 2026-2028.
Why it matters
The debate surrounding immigration targets is significant as Canada's population growth slows sharply, with a 0.5% annual increase in 2026, the lowest in over a century. The government's current immigration levels aim to ease pressure on housing and public services while meeting labour-market needs.
Key facts
- Canada's current 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan sets permanent resident admissions at 380,000 annually
- The number of non-permanent residents fell by 154,614 between July 2025 and July 2026
- Statistics Canada estimated Canada's population at 41.8 million as of July 1, 2026
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