Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1449 - The Canadian Immigration System with Eric Katz

Tonight The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Eric Katz about our Immigration system in Canada. Together they explore delays in processing, the balance between skilled workers and humanitarian cases, and how infrastructure, housing, and healthcare struggles impact immigration targets. Eric shares insights into Canada’s handling of permanent residents, refugees, and international students including how private colleges exploited the student visa system and why enrollment has since dropped sharply. He also highlights the risks of the government’s ambitious target of 500,000 newcomers, warning it could strain the country without smarter planning. Eric looks at solutions, including shifting from a points-based system to a supply-demand model that better prioritizes skilled trades and emerging fields such as AI and cybersecurity.