Recent changes to Canada’s immigration policies present notable challenges for the construction industry, which has become increasingly reliant on international talent. The federal government’s 2024 decision to exempt the construction sector from temporary foreign worker restrictions, coupled with the proposed pathways for 6,000 undocumented construction workers, awaits implementation. According to RESCON president Richard Lyall and other industry experts, the sector’s substantial dependence on immigrant workers in specialized trades underscores the intricate interplay between immigration policy and the construction industry’s workforce requirements.
Immigration changes affect construction amid the housing crisis in Canada
