
Canada is further tightening immigration rules to combat housing crisis
Imaan Sheikh
created: May 2, 2025, 4:43 p.m. | updated: May 4, 2025, 4:27 a.m.
This step will help "ease strains" on housing in Canada.
Housing in CanadaMany housing initiatives were also announced, including establishing a plan called "Build Canada Homes," which will give private developers $25 billion to build more housing.
Limiting immigrationTo further shape the housing situation, the government will also return immigration to Canada to "sustainable levels."
This means capping the number of international students and temporary workers to less than 5 per cent of Canada's population by 2027.
"At the same time, we will work to attract the best talent in the world to build our economy.
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