Canada Tightens Immigration, Impacts Rural Workers | Winnipeg News

Canada’s immigration crackdown is forcing families and businesses to reckon with uncertainty as permanent residency targets plummet and work permits hang by a thread. The Zhengs, like thousands of others, now face an uncertain future in Manitoba — their dream of settling here now threatened by federal cuts. Rural employers, desperate for hands to keep farms, hotels, and factories running, are sounding the alarm. While Ottawa extends some permits and fast-tracks rural applications, thousands are preparing to rally, arguing they’re the backbone of the economy — even if their jobs come with tough conditions and lower pay. The clock is ticking, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe45d36dc6e77a6e