The Carney government has announced plans to cut the number of permanent and temporary resident admissions into Canada over the next three years amid concerns over the impacts on social and housing infrastructure.

The changes were contained in the 2025 federal budget unveiled in Ottawa on Tuesday.

“Canada’s new government recognizes that this system is no longer sustainable, and we are determined to make it so, for everyone who lives in and comes to this country,” officials wrote.

“We are taking back control over the immigration system and putting Canada on a trajectory to bring immigration back to sustainable levels.”

Between 2026 and 2028, officials are targeting 380,000 permanent resident admissions for each year – down from 395,000 in 2025.

There will be a large cut in temporary r

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