Canada Levels Up Immigrant Target: 500k Yearly by 2025
Amid the ongoing labor shortage across Canada, the federal Liberal government plans to welcome 500,000 more immigrants each year by 2025. This is also widely perceived as good news for overseas workers and students who hope to live and pursue greener pastures in the country. An aging population is among the drivers of the labor shortage in Canada. According to reports, fewer workers have supported those who have retired. Essential public services such as roles in schools and hospitals are also in need of increased manpower and expanding this opportunity to immigrants turns out to be a feasible solution. “It’s admirable to see governments becoming proactive in addressing economic problems such as labor s hortages,” Sanjay Laul, CEO and Founder of education management company M Square Media, said. “Development plans like Canada’s yearly 500,000 goal in immigrants make me excited about the future of international students who aim to work, earn a degree, and probably live long-ter...