What the policy signals really say (students + work permits), and what it means for you Canada isn’t “ending” temporary immigration. But it is clearly changing the rules of the game: fewer new temporary arrivals, tighter eligibility, more compliance checks, and a stronger push to restore balance between population growth and housing/service capacity. This article breaks down the trend in a simple, balanced way—using official signals, not rumours. 1) First, what “temporary residents” really means (and why it’s now the focus) When people say temporary residents, they usually mean: In Canada’s population statistics, you’ll also see the term non-permanent residents (NPRs) (Statistics Canada’s measure). NPRs include permit holders and some other groups. Canada is now watching NPR levels much more...