Would slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia’s living standards? Canada may offer clues
Canada has not targeted a specific net overseas migration level. Instead, it has adopted policies to reduce the number of temporary migrants as a share of population. Photograph: Canadian Press/Rex/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenCanada has not targeted a specific net overseas migration level.
- ▪Canada has not targeted a specific net overseas migration level.
- ▪Instead, it has adopted policies to reduce the number of temporary migrants as a share of population.
- ▪Photograph: Canadian Press/Rex/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenCanada has not targeted a specific net overseas migration level.
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| Original publisher | The Guardian — World |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/05/canada-migration-technical-recession-economy-lessons-for-australia |
| Publication time | Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:32 GMT |
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Canada has not targeted a specific net overseas migration level. Instead, it has adopted policies to reduce the number of temporary migrants as a share of population. Photograph: Canadian Press/Rex/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenCanada has not targeted a specific net overseas migration level. Instead, it has adopted policies to reduce the number of temporary migrants as a share of population. Photograph: Canadian Press/Rex/ShutterstockAustralian immigration and asylumAnalysisWould slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia’s living standards? Canada may offer cluesPatrick ComminsAnnual population growth for the North American nation has slowed to just 0.5% – and the economy is ‘adjusting’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sun 4 Oct 2026 10.00…
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