Mr. Chair, I want to thank the hon. member for Winnipeg North for all his reflections and accurate information.
Immigration is indeed key to growing our economy and strengthening our communities. I have talked to the provinces and territories since I have become a minister. They are all responsible for immigration, and believe me, they all agree on that.
Canadians rightly want a robust and sustainable immigration system that sets up Canada and all who come here for success. That is the reason the 2025-27 two-year levels plan was set and does exactly that. Prior to last year, these levels plans were yearly, so I was very proud to see the former government set the two-year plan.
We are reducing the number of temporary and permanent residents in the short term to alleviate the pressures on housing and infrastructure. That is the reality. That is a fact. After COVID, many people came to Canada through many ways, and there was stress and strain on our system. With the crisis happening globally, the asylum system, as we know, had strain as well. The measures we are taking will achieve long-term growth.
A well-managed, sustainable immigration system, where everybody has a chance to succeed, is what this government and I, as the new minister for less than four weeks, want. In fact, I was sworn in as an MP not even 15 days ago. My photo is not even up yet. We are doing what needs to be done and what Canadians voted for us to do.