Canada's Immigration Shake-Up Sparks Provincial Concerns 🇨🇦⚖️

Ottawa’s decision to slash Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocations by 50% for 2025 is drawing sharp criticism from provinces and territories. The cuts, part of broader reductions in immigration targets, threaten labor markets, economic growth, and vital sectors like healthcare, education, and trades. 🏗️🏥

Saskatchewan, Alberta, Yukon, and New Brunswick officials warn these changes could worsen job vacancies and disrupt local economies, particularly in rural and high-demand areas. Despite federal reassurances, many provinces feel sidelined, citing lack of consultation and a "one-size-fits-all" approach.

📉 New immigration targets:
2025: 395,000
2026: 380,000
2027: 365,000

Experts caution this could lead to exploitation of vulnerable migrants and strain efforts to address Canada's post-pandemic labor shortages.