Canada's Immigration System at a Crossroads
Canada's immigration system has become increasingly complex and weakened due to reactionary changes in recent years.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau introduced multiculturalism as an official government policy on October 8, 1971, which encouraged immigration from non-European countries.
- Introduction of a point-based system to select immigrants based on skills and education
- Codifying humanitarian goals like refugee settlement
Recent changes have created confusion and uncertainty in the immigration system, resulting in lost opportunities and disappointment.
On October 24, 2024, Marc Miller, Former Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan.
To achieve national development goals, it is essential to set long-term targets and restore clarity to the immigration system.
Author's summary: Canada's immigration system needs reform.