"[W]e don't know how we are going to deal with their refusal to leave and what this means for housing, health care, and jobs."
"My sense is we really don't know how many temporary migrants may be overstaying their visas. Given the massive increase in temporary residents over the [Justin] Trudeau years, it is a major concern."
Canada's immigration enforcement agency is increasing deportations, targeting 20,000 annually. In 2025, 22,500 foreign nationals were deported, the highest total ever. Approximately 400 individuals are removed weekly. A policy change in late 2023 tightened criteria for international students and temporary foreign workers, leading to a rise in migrants without status. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre estimates 2 million may be overstaying permits. Experts express concern over the unknown number of overstayers and the implications for housing, healthcare, and jobs.
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