Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, challenges Canada’s recent reduction in immigration. As permanent resident admissions are set to decline to 365,000 by 2027, Bernhard warns that Canada risks excluding crucial talent needed for healthcare, housing, and infrastructure development. He highlights how countries like Japan achieve superior healthcare outcomes at lower costs and how Sweden’s efficient housing construction methods could benefit Canada. Bernhard advocates for a strategic shift from viewing immigration as charity to recognizing it as a vital economic development tool that can bring experienced professionals who have already solved Canada’s current challenges.
Canadian citizenship advocate urges reassessment of immigration targets to address skills gap
