As Canada grapples with housing pressures, recent discussions between Housing Minister Sean Fraser
and Immigration Minister Marc Miller 
shed light on the delicate balance the federal government seeks to strike. The focus on stabilizing annual immigration levels arises from internal warnings in 2022 that a major increase in immigration could impact access to housing and services. This revelation prompts a closer look at the intricate relationship between immigration, settlement services, and the Canadian housing economy.
The Liberal government’s decision to increase the annual intake of permanent residents to 500,000 by 2025 has drawn attention and scrutiny. While the ministers defend this move as crucial for post-pandemic recovery, it is clear that housing pressures have prompted adjustments in immigration targets. Settlement and resettlement services are feeling the strain due to increased levels of immigration, leading to concerns about the impact on housing affordability.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre underscores the importance of aligning immigration policy with housing capacity, emphasizing the need to build more homes to accommodate the growing population. The government’s commitment to facilitating new-home construction is discussed during Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s recent visit to Toronto’s Canary Landing, where she highlighted the positive impact of tax-free first home savings accounts on over 500,000 Canadians.
However, questions persist about the government’s response to warnings about immigration levels and housing supply. 
Freeland’s acknowledgment of the positive role immigration plays in Canada’s economic growth is tempered by the recognition that housing supply must keep pace. As the country grapples with record population growth, concerns about housing affordability and strain on services become more pronounced.
Internal documents reveal that federal public servants foresaw the challenges of high population growth on housing affordability and services. Settlement services, which play a crucial role in ensuring the successful integration of newcomers, are highlighted as experiencing short-term strain. The importance of aligning immigration targets with housing capacity is underscored, with calls for learning institutions to manage international student housing needs responsibly.
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