Policy Statement : Immigration intake will be capped at 100,000 individuals annually until the housing crisis is resolved.
Applications exceeding this limit will be deferred to subsequent years for processing. The federal government will monitor the impact on housing availability annually and revise the cap as needed. Non-compliance or bypassing of the cap through fraudulent claims will result in deportation and bans on re-entry for up to five years.
- PurposeTo address housing shortages and ensure that infrastructure is equipped to handle population growth.
- ScopeApplies to all immigration categories, including economic, family, and humanitarian classes, for applicants intending to settle in Canada.
- Definitions
- Immigration Cap: A fixed annual limit on the number of new immigrants allowed into Canada.
- Temporary Pause: A hold on immigration applications until housing availability improves.