“Shattered the system”: Conservatives question Trudeau’s immigration policy change

Following a joint Thursday announcement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Immigration Minister Marc Miller that Canada will reduce the number of new permanent residents by 21 per cent by next year, Conservative MPs questioned the Liberals’ intentions. The Opposition also alleged the federal government “shattered the system” and “broke the consensus on immigration” already. “Instead of blaming everyone else, including immigrants like myself, will [Trudeau] just admit that he shattered the immigration system and caused lasting damage to Canada's housing market?” Conservative MP Tom Kmiec asked during question period in the House of Commons on Thursday. Though Trudeau was not in attendance, Miller defended himself and the Liberal leader, saying that “What we proposed is a plan for controlled migration. We're proud of it. It serves Canadians well.” Earlier in the day, Trudeau said the new policy comes as part of a major series of changes to immigration targets that aim to freeze population growth. He also said his party “didn't get the balance quite right” between addressing labour needs and maintaining population growth, as Canada emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10828181/justin-trudeau-immigration-changes-canada/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Trudeau #Cdnpoli #Canada #Immigration