Ottawa will ‘not budge’ from ‘sustainable’ immigration levels: Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will "not budge" from its goal of making immigration intake numbers sustainable and the federal government is "getting them to that level now."
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that the Canadian government will not compromise on its objective of maintaining sustainable immigration levels. Carney has been engaged in discussions with the provinces to establish the "right levels" of immigration and has been considering how new immigrants can be optimally distributed throughout the country and economy.
This statement follows a recent referendum in Alberta, where over a million voters, or approximately 53%, approved a proposal advocating for greater provincial control over immigration policies to ensure that the influx of newcomers remains at a "sustainable level." Following this vote, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the Liberal government for allowing immigration to become "totally out of control," arguing that provinces should have more authority over immigration numbers due to their responsibility for providing resources to newcomers.
Immigration Minister Lena Diab did not respond to inquiries from reporters during a meeting of the Liberal caucus, but Canada's immigration figures are scheduled for revision by the following month. This report, originally published by The Canadian Press on October 21, 2026, provides a factual account of the situation.
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