US-based talent

Ottawa unveils new immigration plan reducing international students and foreign workers while introducing faster residency routes for US-based talent.

The Canadian government has announced sweeping reforms to its immigration policy, cutting the number of temporary residents — including international students and foreign workers — by nearly 43% over the next three years.

The plan, unveiled on Tuesday November 5, 2025, as part of the federal budget, represents one of the sharpest reductions in Canada’s temporary immigration in decades. The move comes amid political and economic pressure to manage housing shortages and public sentiment over the country’s record population growth.

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