Will Canada accept fewer immigrants and refugees?
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting severe unemployment situation may lead to a reduction in the number of Canadian immigrants for the first time in ten years. According to Blacklock’s Reporter, federal immigration minister Marco Mendicino hinted this when he testified before the House Human Resources Committee. He said the cabinet will “study the number of immigrants we receive and our processing capacity.” The outbreak has caused Canada’s unemployment rate to rise to 13%. The government critics voice doubts that Canada will be able to accept the declared level immigrants and refugees in the foreseeable future. At the same time, IRCC said the federal government will continue to review the situation and may provide an immigration level plan update with this fall.
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