SUMMARY - Future of Immigration Pathways
Canada's identity as a nation of immigrants shapes both policy and self-understanding. The country admits hundreds of thousands of newcomers annually through an array of pathwaysâeconomic streams, family reunification, refugee resettlement, and temporary programs. As demographic pressures mount, labour markets evolve, and global migration patterns shift, debates about the future of these pathways intensify. Who should Canada welcome, through what processes, and in what numbers? These questions will shape the country's future.