Carney attributes ‘weakness’ in economic data to lower immigration targets
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attributed recent economic contraction to reduced immigration targets. The government maintains that these policies will lead to a more resilient economy despite current uneven data.
Why it matters
The debate over immigration's impact on GDP is a central point of contention between the current government and opposition leaders in Canada.
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for Tuesday s federal cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press
The article balances the Prime Minister's defense of his policy with the opposition's criticism of the economic data.
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