A comprehensive TD Economics report released on October 28, 2025, confirms that Canada's strategic reduction of immigration levels is achieving its intended objectives across housing and employment sectors.
The analysis, authored by Chief Economist Beata Caranci and Economist Marc Ercolao, reveals that population growth has decelerated from 3.2% in Q2 2024 to 0.9% in 2025,
significantly moderating rental market pressures and stabilizing unemployment rates. Purpose-built rental growth is projected at 3-3.5% for 2026, approximately half of 2024's pace, while unemployment rates remain substantially lower than projected under continued high immigration scenarios. Notably, consumer spending has demonstrated unexpected resilience throughout this transition period.
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October 30, 2025
A recent Statistics Canada analysis examining youth community integration from 2021 to 2024 has uncovered significant disparities in how young people experience belonging across Canada's diverse communities.
The study found that immigrant youth reported stronger community connections at 54% compared to 50% among non-immigrants, yet urban-dwelling youth—where most newcomers settle—experienced notably weaker belonging at 50% versus 59% in rural areas.
The research highlights particular challenges for youth aged 20 to 29 as they navigate transitions, including education, employment, and housing displacement due to rising costs.
These findings underscore the importance of targeted community integration programs for newcomers, especially those settling in Canada's urban centers, where social connectedness proves more challenging to establish during critical life transitions.
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October 30, 2025
A contentious debate is unfolding across Canadian institutions regarding the Arab Canadian Lawyers Association's framework for defining Anti-Palestinian Racism (APR).
Critics argue that while combating discrimination against Palestinians is essential and already protected under Canadian law, the APR definition politicizes anti-racism efforts by delegitimizing support for Israel's existence and Jewish self-determination.
The Ontario Human Rights Commission has confirmed that existing legal protections sufficiently address Palestinian discrimination.
Opponents contend the framework imposes ideological conformity on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, threatens academic freedom, and marginalizes Canadians who support Israel—potentially including those backing two-state solutions.
As federal authorities consider formally adopting APR definitions, concerns mount that such measures could polarize communities, restrict legitimate debate, and undermine Canada's inclusive democratic values by creating divisive labels rather than fostering mutual respect and dialogue.
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October 29, 2025
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has released a comprehensive analysis addressing widespread misconceptions about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, representing over 100,000 small and medium-sized business owners nationwide.
The report systematically refutes claims that businesses are addicted to foreign workers, that TFWs displace Canadians, suppress wages, strain public services, or facilitate worker abuse. CFIB emphasizes that temporary foreign workers constitute less than 1% of Canada's labour force and fill critical gaps when qualified Canadian candidates are unavailable.
The organization has also submitted detailed recommendations for the federal government's 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan, advocating for streamlined processes, enhanced retention pathways, and alignment with genuine labour market requirements.
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October 29, 2025
