Canada Announces Need for 500,000 Immigrants Over Two Years

The Canadian government said it needs about half a million immigrants in the next two years, adopting a more selective policy to attract skilled workers.

• Canada's government announced a target of approximately 500,000 immigrants over the next two years to support the economy and address labor shortages.
• The government said it will shift to a more selective immigration policy focusing on skills and qualifications demanded by the labor market.
• Canada stated it accepted over 1.5 million permanent residents in the past three years and aims for 380,000 permanent residents by 2028.
• Ottawa cited low population density, an aging population, and labor shortages as reasons for its continued openness to immigration.