Conservative Proposal to Connect Immigration Levels to Homes Built ‘Mysterious,’ Says Immigration Minister

Published on January 17, 2024

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has criticized what he called Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s “mysterious” proposal to link future immigration numbers with the construction of new homes in Canada. Recently, Canada’s immigration system has been under examination due to the surge in newcomers contributing to population growth and exerting stress on the housing sector. The immigration strategy unveiled in November last year indicated that by 2025, Canada aims to admit 500,000 immigrants annually. Responding to reporters at a Jan. 16 press conference in New Brunswick, Mr. Miller emphasized the necessity of having the capacity to accommodate people coming to the country. He referenced a strategic review conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) six months ago, which highlighted the importance of this issue....

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