Canada's Sustainable Immigration Approach Under Mark Carney's Leadership

As Canada gears up for a potential change in leadership with Mark Carney expected to be the next Prime Minister, the country's immigration strategy is poised for a pivotal focus on sustainability. Carney is anticipated to follow the Liberal Party’s immigration blueprint which aims to balance immigration levels and the country's infrastructural capacities.

Key Takeaways

Canada plans to limit the population share of international students and temporary foreign workers to under 5% by 2027. With a focus on converting temporary residents to permanent status, the Liberal Party aims to stabilize permanent resident admissions below 1% of the national population annually beyond 2027. The strategy also prioritizes credential recognition and addresses processing backlogs to attract high-skilled global talent, particularly through an enhanced Global Skills Strategy Program.