Canada’s goal of admitting more than a million new permanent residents by the end of 2021 is gaining new attention internationally. Recent reports by the BBC ,a havCNN otherse highlighted how the three-year target is setting Canada apart on the global stage. As CNN reported, “Canada’s friendly stance towards new residents comes as many other Western nations, including the United States, are adopting more restrictive immigration policies.”
A New York Times took it further, arguing the U.S. should be following Canada’s example and increasing immigration for the sake of its “economic health.”