Advocates Demand Reversal of Immigration Cuts and Permanent Residency for All Migrants

Migrant and refugee advocacy groups across Canada are intensifying calls for the federal government to reverse recent cuts to immigration programs, grant permanent residency to all migrants, and implement systemic reforms in housing, healthcare, and labor protections.

These organizations argue that the current policy changes have left migrants and refugees in increasingly precarious situations.

The reduction in refugee resettlement and permanent residency admissions has resulted in prolonged family separations and heightened uncertainty for thousands.

Advocates highlight that the changes disproportionately impact vulnerable populations, including women, children, and those fleeing conflict or persecution.

We are seeing a dramatic increase in families being torn apart and individuals facing exploitation due to their uncertain status, said Maria Lopez, spokesperson for the Migrant Rights Network. The government’s approach is making life harder for people who have already endured so much.

Advocacy groups are demanding not only the restoration of previous immigration levels but also the introduction of a universal permanent residency program.

They are also calling for reforms to ensure migrants and refugees have access to safe and affordable housing, comprehensive healthcare, and robust labor protections.

The government has yet to respond to these demands, but advocacy groups have announced a series of rallies and public awareness campaigns in the coming weeks to press for urgent action.

As the debate intensifies, migrant and refugee advocates stress that Canada’s reputation as a welcoming and inclusive country is at stake.

They urge policymakers to prioritize the rights and dignity of all migrants and refugees in the ongoing review of immigration policy.