Immigration Challenges : Canada is legally obligated to disclose its annual immigration targets by November 1, with exceptions during election years. The recent release maintains the tradition of outlining the numbers of projected permanent residents for the next three years, distributed across four main categories with sub-targets: economic, family, refugee, and humanitarian.
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It’s crucial to understand that these targets encompass not just newcomers. The Immigration Minister emphasized that 35% of the permanent residents projected for the next year are already residing in Canada.
Therefore, while a housing crisis exists in the country, 35% of the 485K individuals targeted for the next year are already accommodated. These targets exclusively pertain to permanent residents and do not encompass the 2.2 million individuals in Canada on temporary visas for visiting, studying, or working.
The Immigration Minister has emphasized the necessity of newcomers to address labour shortages, but there is also acknowledgment of declining public support for immigration, with newcomers being blamed for the housing shortage.
Although the recent disagreement between India and Canada may have a minor impact on processing times, India will continue to be the primary source country for both permanent and temporary residents. Many Indians initially arrive as students and later aspire to secure a position as a permanent resident under the immigration plan.