Two submissions have been made to the Conservative Convention in Quebec City in September about reducing the number of immigrants let into Canada. .“Immigration and temporary foreign worker numbers should be reasonable, reflecting existing housing availability and costs, available infrastructure, and that does not harm wage levels and job opportunities for Canadians,” said Conservative member Ian Sargeant in a motion. .Sustainable Immigration Policy has been sponsored by the Eglinton-Lawrence, ON, Conservative Electoral District Association (EDA). .Sargeant said current high rates of immigration have affected housing availability, purchase prices, and rental costs. He added there is “an unprecedented push to rezone greenbelt lands, farm lands and natural areas for housing.”.The motion acknowledged immigrants are straining infrastructure. New infrastructure is expensive to build. .“Wage levels and employment opportunities for existing Canadians are being negatively impacted,” said Sargeant. .Conservative member Arpad Nagy submitted a motion calling on the Conservatives to stop using immigration to increase the population. .“The Conservative Party rejects the policy objectives of the ‘Century Initiative,’ aimed at increasing Canada's population to 100 million by 2100, and will put forward an alternative plan focused primarily on wealth creation and ensuring the well-being of all Canadians and newcomers,” said Nagy. .Oppose the Century Initiative was sponsored by the Chateauguay-Lacolle, QC; Salaberry—Suroit, QC; Eglinton—Lawrence, Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry, ON; and Calgary Rocky Ridge, AB, Conservative EDAs. .Nagy said the Century Initiative advocated by the Canadian government will “cause irreparable damage to Canada's demographic balance.”.The motion said immigration is essential in creating a strong, dynamic economy and contributing to cultural diversity in a prosperous, inclusive Canada. Concurrently, the Canadian government has a responsibility towards newcomers in offering them a better future. .“Unfortunately, the Century Initiative will jeopardize housing affordability for the average Canadian and worsen housing costs,” said Nagy. .“A highly inflated population will lead to negative impacts on environmental issues, and result in prohibitive costs for future infrastructure projects.”.The Canadian government said in November it will increase the number of immigrants entering Canada, with a goal of bringing in 500,000 people in 2025..READ MORE: Ottawa to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2030.That is up from the 405,000 immigrants who came to Canada in 2021 and the 465,000 expected to arrive in 2023. .Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said the plan emphasizes bringing in immigrants based on their work skills and experiences.
Two submissions have been made to the Conservative Convention in Quebec City in September about reducing the number of immigrants let into Canada. .“Immigration and temporary foreign worker numbers should be reasonable, reflecting existing housing availability and costs, available infrastructure, and that does not harm wage levels and job opportunities for Canadians,” said Conservative member Ian Sargeant in a motion. .Sustainable Immigration Policy has been sponsored by the Eglinton-Lawrence, ON, Conservative Electoral District Association (EDA). .Sargeant said current high rates of immigration have affected housing availability, purchase prices, and rental costs. He added there is “an unprecedented push to rezone greenbelt lands, farm lands and natural areas for housing.”.The motion acknowledged immigrants are straining infrastructure. New infrastructure is expensive to build. .“Wage levels and employment opportunities for existing Canadians are being negatively impacted,” said Sargeant. .Conservative member Arpad Nagy submitted a motion calling on the Conservatives to stop using immigration to increase the population. .“The Conservative Party rejects the policy objectives of the ‘Century Initiative,’ aimed at increasing Canada's population to 100 million by 2100, and will put forward an alternative plan focused primarily on wealth creation and ensuring the well-being of all Canadians and newcomers,” said Nagy. .Oppose the Century Initiative was sponsored by the Chateauguay-Lacolle, QC; Salaberry—Suroit, QC; Eglinton—Lawrence, Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry, ON; and Calgary Rocky Ridge, AB, Conservative EDAs. .Nagy said the Century Initiative advocated by the Canadian government will “cause irreparable damage to Canada's demographic balance.”.The motion said immigration is essential in creating a strong, dynamic economy and contributing to cultural diversity in a prosperous, inclusive Canada. Concurrently, the Canadian government has a responsibility towards newcomers in offering them a better future. .“Unfortunately, the Century Initiative will jeopardize housing affordability for the average Canadian and worsen housing costs,” said Nagy. .“A highly inflated population will lead to negative impacts on environmental issues, and result in prohibitive costs for future infrastructure projects.”.The Canadian government said in November it will increase the number of immigrants entering Canada, with a goal of bringing in 500,000 people in 2025..READ MORE: Ottawa to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2030.That is up from the 405,000 immigrants who came to Canada in 2021 and the 465,000 expected to arrive in 2023. .Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said the plan emphasizes bringing in immigrants based on their work skills and experiences.
