Federal government announces major immigration cuts

The Liberal government has announced major cuts to its immigration targets to “stabilize population growth and relieve pressure on the housing market.’ Canada will reduce the number of permanent residents in 2025 from 500,000 to 395,000, a drop of 21 per cent.

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