🇨🇦 Mark Carney
Immigration increase could be on the horizon, Carney suggests in interview - National
What happened
Prime Minister Mark Carney mentioned a possible "controlled increase" in the country's population in an interview with the New York Times. This comes as the government is set to release its immigration levels plan for the next three years. The government has previously focused on reducing the number of people coming to the country after a rapid post-pandemic population spike.
Why it matters
The potential immigration increase could be significant for the country's population growth and policy direction. The government's immigration levels plan is expected to be released soon, which may influence the country's population dynamics. The C.D. Howe Institute's immigration targets council has recommended reducing the number of arrivals over the next three years.
Key facts
- The government is set to release its immigration levels plan for the next three years.
- The plan will influence the country's population dynamics.
- The C.D. Howe Institute's immigration targets council recommends reducing the number of arrivals over the next three years.
- The government has previously focused on reducing the number of people coming to the country after a rapid post-pandemic population spike.
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