Liberals open pathway for thousands of illegal immigrant construction workers
The Liberals are creating a new immigration pathway that will grant legal status to up to 6,000 illegal immigrants already working under the table in Canada’s construction industry.
The Liberals are creating a new immigration pathway that will grant legal status to up to 6,000 illegal immigrants already working under the table in Canada’s construction industry.
The announcement was made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Immigration Minister Marc Miller on Friday.
The federal agency said that the measures fit in the scope of the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan.
“These undocumented migrants are already living and working in Canada, and are contributing to the sector, and this pathway will keep them here legally so that they can continue to build the homes our economy and communities need with the proper protections,” reads the release.
In addition to granting illegal immigrant workers legal status, the Liberals announced a temporary measure allowing foreign apprentices to complete their studies without a study permit, effective immediately. The temporary policy is set to last for two years.
The move comes despite the Liberals’ previously imposed two-year cap on international student permits, which they justified by citing concerns about the system being exploited.
However, they argued that immigration was essential for the country’s economic growth and would help combat the growing demand for housing.
A 2023 RBC report suggested that foreign workers could address Canada’s labour gaps. It said that the healthcare sector was short 144,000 workers and the construction industry was short 64,000 workers.
An advisory council, composed of government officials, union representatives, and industry leaders, will be convened to identify labour shortages, determine how many skilled workers are required, and advise on immigration pathways for illegal immigrants seeking residency.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada said these measures build on initiatives like the out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area pilot, which the agency deemed successful. The Liberals said that as of Nov. 2024, 1,365 permanent residents have been admitted through the out-of-status construction workers pathway.
In the recent announcement, the Liberals said their housing plan, announced in 2024, would build more homes, make it easier to rent or own, and help Canadians who can’t afford a home.
A previous poll highlighted that the majority of Canadian renters don’t trust Trudeau’s new housing plan or past efforts.
True North previously reported that Trudeau’s housing promise would require more than one house built per minute. According to Statistics Canada, in 2024, 0.46 homes were built per minute.
Despite the Liberals’ recent immigration cuts, Statistics Canada showed they wouldn’t halt population growth and that Canada’s population would hit 80 million in 50 years.
The federal government has yet to release full details on the eligibility requirements for the construction worker pathway, including whether workers will be given direct permanent residency or temporary status first. Further details are expected following consultations with the advisory council.
True North contacted Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada but received no reply.
Trudeau and the Liberals are just trying to recruit their new base - illegal immigrants.
They know Canadians are fed up with their self-serving corruption.
This is Trudeau working behind the scenes NO Parliament sitting to hold Trudeau & the Liberal to account. I do NOT trust Trudeau or Mark Carney they both work for Schwab & One World Gov't. Trudeau has made fools of Canadians they believed he WAS HONEST!