Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada, recently criticized Canada’s immigration policies, stating the country failed to live up to its values by admitting more people than it could properly support.
Carney, who currently serves as a special adviser to the Liberal Party, made these remarks at an event in Ottawa hosted by Cardus, a Christian think tank.
He argued that Canada had let newcomers down by allowing in more workers and students than it could accommodate, particularly in areas like housing, healthcare, and social services.
This criticism comes amid a shift in immigration policy. Earlier this fall, the Liberal government announced plans to reduce its target for permanent residents and significantly cut back on the number of temporary residents coming to Canada. These changes followed a period of rapid population growth, which led to growing concerns about the strain on public services.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that the federal government struggled to balance immigration needs with the country’s capacity following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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