Michelle Rempel Garner Accuses Carney Government of Hiding Immigration Figures

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says the federal government is not giving Canadians a clear picture of immigration levels. In an interview with Rob Breakenridge, the party’s immigration critic accused Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government of burying new figures in its budget and obscuring the scale of immigration. Carney has said his government has “taken back control” of immigration and brought numbers to “sustainable” levels. Rempel Garner disputes that assessment, arguing that the figures remain historically high and that the government’s presentation makes it harder for the public to assess the situation. The Conservatives are calling for lower immigration numbers and reforms to the system. Rempel Garner’s argument, as described in the interview, is that policy should reflect Canada’s capacity to welcome newcomers, including whether the country can provide enough housing, health-care services and employment opportunities. The interview frames the disagreement as a question of whether the government’s targets match the resources available to support new arrivals. The article does not provide specific figures or a detailed breakdown of the budget figures Rempel Garner says are being obscured; it reports her accusation and the Conservative position on reducing numbers and reforming the system.