Canada faces a critical immigration policy crossroads as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre calls for "hard caps" amid stalled population growth of 41.5 million.

Despite political rhetoric suggesting immigration reductions, economic data indicates businesses already struggle with labour shortages and reduced consumer spending.

With small businesses reporting a 55% staffing shortage, education institutions facing financial crises due to international student caps, and a concerning brain drain of 106,134 emigrating Canadians in 2024, experts suggest a more strategic approach focusing on targeted immigration, aligning with labour market needs rather than implementing across-the-board cuts.

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