Trudeau Admits Immigration Policy Failures, Announces Major Reforms
The Canadian Prime Minister acknowledges missteps and blames exploitation by 'bad actors' for changes in the country's immigration strategy.
- Trudeau's government plans to reduce the number of permanent residents by 20% by 2025, with further cuts through 2027.
- The reforms aim to stabilize population growth and address housing shortages and economic pressures.
- Trudeau cites exploitation by fake colleges and large corporations as a reason for the immigration system's challenges.
- The new policy includes the first-ever cap on temporary foreign workers, reducing their numbers significantly.
- Critics, including opposition leaders, accuse Trudeau of mismanagement and say the changes come too late.