Author: Simon Lewsen, Contributor

Recently, the U.S. magazine Compact published an article titled “How Canada Turned against Immigration,” sparking discussion about changes in Canada’s immigration policies. One significant change coincided with Marc Miller becoming Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship in July 2023, marked by a reduction in international student visas by 35% and adjustments to the temporary foreign worker program. In an interview, Miller emphasized the importance of maintaining a favorable perception of the immigration system. Addressing concerns about the increase in immigration sentiment among Canadians, Miller highlighted the need for reform to align immigration rates with economic needs and address existing challenges…

In early September, the U.S. magazine Compact ran an article with the headline, “How Canada Turned against Immigration.” The headline was wildly overstated. And yet, there has been a change — in policy, rhetoric and public mood — that has coincided with the appointment of Marc Miller as Minster of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship in July of 2023. This year, Miller imposed a two-year cap on international-student visas, reducing the numbers by roughly 35 percent. His office has pushed through changes to the temporary foreign worker program, and he has suggested that further changes are in the offing. The federal…