Learn about Carney's approach to immigration

Mark Carney, Canada's new prime minister, is proposing to limit immigration into the country as part of a plan to address the housing crisis. According to documents dated February 2025, his policy seeks to return to sustainable pre-pandemic levels by correcting what he considers "an excessively lax immigration policy." Carney emphasizes that Canada has taken in more foreign workers, students and new residents than it can absorb in terms of housing, health care and social services.

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Today we dedicate the Immiland Canada blog to Carney's immigration approach and its impending impact on temporary residents and foreign nationals interested in travelling to Canada starting in 2025. Read with me to the end for a more detailed look at his proposal. Let's get started.

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Prioritization of Temporary Residents (TR) for Permanent Residence (PR)

Carney proposes a focused approach to transition temporary to permanent residents, aligning with the Immigration Tier Plan 2025-2027, which prioritizes TRs in Canada. This plan includes 82,980 PR admissions in 2025 under the "Focus on Canada" category, representing 36% of the economic immigration target.

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Control of temporary foreign workers (TFW)

Carney also seeks to control the inflow of temporary foreign workers, noting that the pandemic led to an uncontrolled increase in work permits. Under the current plan, net permits under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) will remain at 82,000 annually through 2027, while those under the International Mobility Program (IMP) will decline significantly in 2026.

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Dependence on international students

While Carney does not explicitly propose limiting international students, he does criticize the universities' reliance on tuition due to a lack of provincial funding. This has led to budget shortfalls and cuts at institutions such as Seneca College and Sheridan College. Carney advocates for more funding to reduce this dependence.

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Boosting the construction sector

Carney's plan to address the housing crisis includes increasing the construction workforce. This will be accomplished through investments in skilled trades and the expansion of training and apprenticeship programs. These measures are aligned with current federal government initiatives that seek to create new pathways for construction workers and support this key industry. It remains to be seen whether Carney will support direct funding of public housing by the federal government. 

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Focus on immigration and national identity

Carney has stressed the importance of immigration to both Canada's economy and national identity. According to him, the country not only can afford a pro-immigration policy, but cannot afford not to have one. He pointed out that a large part of the Canadian population is made up of second-generation immigrants or direct immigrants, which reinforces Canada's tradition as a multicultural country that quickly integrates newcomers and turns them into active citizens.

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About Mark Carney

Mark Joseph Carney, who was sworn in as Canada's prime minister on March 14, 2025, faces an uncertain political landscape. A former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, Carney is known for his expertise in economics and his ability to manage financial crises. 

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His leadership will be key to implementing policies that balance immigration, the economy and housing, while facing potential political challenges in the coming months. While the upcoming federal elections are scheduled for October 20, 2025, they could be brought forward if opposition parties manage to pass a no-confidence vote against the minority Liberal government once Parliament resumes sessions on March 25.

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Immiland Canada's Recommendations for Permanent Residence

If you are in the process of transitioning to permanent residency or want to immigrate to Canada this year, you need to familiarize yourself with Carney's proposal for foreigners, as it is based on a more moderate approach to immigration and prioritizes the integration of those already in Canada, and his quest is focused on solving structural problems in housing, education and social services.

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Keep updated on the latest news regarding your immigration guidelines and policies with our blog and other official sources. If you wish to clarify doubts about your immigration profile and perform related procedures, you can write to us and we will gladly advise your case with our regulated consultants. Click here to request an appointment near you.

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Thanks for reading. See you in the next blog.

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With love,

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Immiland Canada

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