Mr. Speaker, Canada remains a destination of choice for skilled newcomers, and immigration remains an essential tool in our plan to address the labour shortage. Thanks to programs like express entry for temporary foreign workers and international students, we are welcoming newcomers with high-demand skills to spur innovation and economic growth. We will continue to welcome immigrants to Canada and to use every tool at our disposal to address labour shortages because that is good for our economy and for Canada.
In the House of Commons on September 28th, 2023. See this statement in context.