Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently acknowledged shortcomings in his government’s immigration policies, noting that certain entities exploited these programs. He stated, “Far too many colleges and universities used international students to raise their bottom line… And, then there are really bad actors who outright exploit people.”
Trudeau admitted the government could have acted faster to adjust policies when labor demands cooled post-pandemic. Meanwhile, public dissatisfaction with the administration has grown, with an Ipsos poll in September reporting that only 33% of Canadians approved of Trudeau, while 67% expressed disapproval.
Critics have pointed to the strain on resources and the economic challenges faced by Canadians, including stagnant wages and reduced productivity, as reasons for declining support for immigration policies that emphasize temporary foreign labor.
