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FIRST READING: Carney’s 'under control' immigration still blowing out the numbers

The government boasts about reductions are all pegged against the single most anomalous immigration surge in Canadian history

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FIRST READING: Carney’s 'under control' immigration still blowing out the numbers Back to video

In a Tuesday social media post, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided a fact sheet on “the progress we’re making to restore immigration to sustainable levels.”

The number of foreign students entering the country is down 71 per cent. The number of foreign workers is down 57 per cent. Asylum claims are down 52 per cent.

“We are restoring balance to the system and reducing immigration levels to stabilize population growth and take pressure off essential services and infrastructure,” declares an accompanying webpage.

Here are the facts on the progress we’re making to restore immigration to sustainable levels. The latest data shows that as of August 2026• We’re on track to meet our annual targets in all permanent resident categories.• The number of students arriving in Canada is down 71%…— IRCC (@CitImmCanada) October 27, 2026

Here are the facts on the progress we’re making to restore immigration to sustainable levels. The latest data shows that as of August 2026• We’re on track to meet our annual targets in all permanent resident categories.• The number of students arriving in Canada is down 71%…

The only problem is, the cited reductions are all pegged against the single most anomalous immigration surge in Canadian history.

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In the immediate post-COVID era, every Canadian immigration stream was blown to all-time highs. In just the two years between 2022........

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