Canada’s Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has taken aim at the federal government’s handling of immigration, particularly concerning the oversight of temporary residents. In his remarks, Poilievre pointed out that by 2025, 4.9 million individuals will be in Canada on temporary visas, with no robust system to ensure their departure. “It’s left to the honor system,” he criticized, suggesting the current approach is inadequate.
Poilievre connected the influx of temporary residents to rising housing shortages, intensified economic competition, and increased demands on social services. His comments underscore a broader political debate about the balance between economic benefits of immigration and its social impacts.
