Feds’ new ‘neoliberal’ immigration measures fail to address labour shortages, say critics

A list of 186 eligible occupations 'fails to recognize many occupations where there are significant labour shortages in Canada,' says immigration lawyer Adrienne Smith.
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab is expected to table the government's new 2027–29 immigration levels plan in November.

The federal government’s "neoliberal" approach to immigration policy "fails" to address labour shortages and risks "marginalizing" migrants in need of support, say critics amid changes to the permanent residency system. 

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