Trudeau’s Immigration Gamble: Rising Population, Rising Prices, and Rising Unemployment
As Canada's population surges past 41 million, everyday Canadians are paying the price in higher housing costs and fewer job opportunities, while Trudeau touts social programs as the solution.
On September 25, 2024, Statistics Canada released its latest population estimates, boasting about the country’s population reaching 41.3 million as of July 1, 2024. The report proudly cites that a staggering 96% of this population growth came from international migration. But while Trudeau and his swamp cronies celebrate these numbers, everyday Canadians are being left in the dust, struggling to afford housing and find jobs. It's not just bad policy—it's a betrayal of the Canadian people.
Housing: A Crisis Manufactured by Immigration
Housing prices are through the roof—and not in a good way. The Bank of Canada’s latest financial report highlights just how bad things have gotten. Interest rates have shot up as part of the government’s attempt to "combat inflation," but this is a drop in the bucket compared to the real cause of skyrocketing home prices: Trudeau’s immigration-driven population surge. More people means more demand for housing, and with over 134,000 immigrants flooding in during just the second quarter of 2024, there simply aren't enough homes to go around.
It’s basic economics—high demand and low supply drive prices up. The Bank of Canada itself acknowledges that its balance sheet has taken a hit, with assets down by 15% due to maturing investments. While the central bank wrestles with massive losses, Canadian families are left to pay the price—literally.
Ask any young Canadian on TikTok—they’ll tell you about the impossible rents, or how buying a home is an unattainable dream. Construction costs are up, supply is limited, and wealthy foreign investors continue to gobble up properties, turning homes into assets rather than places for families to live. And what does Trudeau do? He opens the floodgates to more immigration, creating even more competition for the homes we don’t have.
Unemployment: Canadians, Not Immigrants, Are Losing Out
But the housing market isn’t the only place where Trudeau’s policies are failing Canadians. Look at unemployment. Canada’s unemployment rate is 6.6%, and it’s only getting worse. You’ve seen it—students with degrees posting online, unable to find jobs. They’ve worked hard, spent years getting an education, only to be left unemployed or underemployed because the government is too focused on importing new workers rather than protecting the jobs of those born here.
Every wave of new immigrants adds more people to the workforce, which would be fine if the economy was booming. But it’s not. The Bank of Canada itself admits that economic growth is slower than expected. Meanwhile, more than 1.5 million people were unemployed in August 2024, a number that includes both recent immigrants and Canadian-born workers. Trudeau’s immigration policy has turned the job market into a zero-sum game, where newcomers and native Canadians alike are left fighting for scraps.
And who suffers the most? The young generation—the students who’ve been told to invest in their education and trust the system. Recent graduates are drowning in student loans, unable to find jobs, while the flood of new workers dilutes job opportunities. Immigrants aren’t thriving either—many are stuck in low-skilled jobs or unemployed, as 35% of immigrants who arrived in 2018 or 2019 were working in low-skilled positions by May 2021.
Marc Miller’s Immigration Stance: Filling Labor Gaps When Unemployment is Rising?
Marc Miller, Canada's Minister of Immigration, continues to push an ambitious immigration agenda even as unemployment numbers climb and housing crises deepen. His most recent moves, including capping international student visas and limiting spousal work permits, are part of a strategy to control the ballooning number of temporary residents, particularly in cities already struggling with housing shortages. However, this modest reduction in temporary permits comes with a glaring contradiction: the government is still pursuing massive permanent immigration targets, expecting more than 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024 alone
Miller justifies these high numbers by arguing that Canada needs immigrants to fill labor market gaps, especially in critical sectors like healthcare, technology, and construction. He emphasizes that skilled immigration is vital for Canada's economy, particularly as the population ages and workforce participation shrinks. But this logic seems at odds with the current unemployment rate of 6.6%, which is the highest it’s been since 2017. With 1.5 million Canadians unemployed and many young graduates unable to find meaningful work, the question arises: Why is Canada so intent on filling labor gaps with immigrants when its own citizens are struggling to find jobs?
Do We Really Need to Fill Labor Gaps?
Miller’s stance on immigration assumes that high unemployment and labor shortages can coexist without contradiction. But this narrative doesn’t hold up. Canada is importing workers into an economy where job growth is stalling. According to the Bank of Canada, economic growth has been slower than expected, and sectors that once thrived, like professional services and construction, are now seeing declining employment. Meanwhile, many of the jobs immigrants are coming to fill are low-wage, temporary positions, which only exacerbates wage stagnation and underemployment for native-born Canadians.
Young Canadians, especially recent graduates, are feeling the pinch. Platforms like TikTok are flooded with videos of students and graduates frustrated by their inability to find jobs in their fields. Despite their degrees and skills, they are being undercut in the labor market by the constant influx of temporary foreign workers and international students vying for the same low-level jobs. This has created a two-tier labor system where native-born Canadians are losing out, despite having invested time and money into their education.
Do We Really Need to Fill Labor Gaps or Is Trudeau Just Inflating GDP to Spend, Spend, Spend?
Let’s ask the real question: Do we genuinely need to fill labor gaps, or is this just an excuse for Justin Trudeau to artificially inflate the population so he can pump up GDP and justify more reckless government spending? Because what we’re seeing right now looks less like an economic strategy and more like a shell game—where Trudeau’s immigration push is driving up costs for Canadians while lining up new opportunities for him to spend your tax dollars on social programs that barely make a dent in improving your quality of life.
So, why is Justin Trudeaus Liberals pushing this so hard? Simple: a larger population artificially inflates GDP, making it look like the economy is growing even when GDP per capita (the real measure of how individuals are doing) is flat or falling.
That’s right—your wages aren’t going up, but the government’s budget for pet projects sure is. And what does that mean for you? Higher taxes, soaring inflation, and sky-high interest rates. Trudeau is squeezing every penny out of Canadians to fuel his socialist spending agenda, while your dollar buys less and less. Your grocery bill, your mortgage, even your gas tank—everything costs more. But Trudeau’s answer? "Here’s a dental program. Aren’t you happy now?"
Let’s not forget that inflation didn’t just appear out of nowhere. It’s been stoked by Trudeau’s relentless spending and his failure to address the real structural issues in Canada’s economy. The Bank of Canada’s interest rate hikes, aimed at bringing inflation under control, have made life even more expensive for ordinary Canadians. Your mortgage payments have gone through the roof, and borrowing costs are choking small businesses. But Trudeau doesn’t care, because he’s too busy inflating the population to keep his GDP numbers looking shiny. Meanwhile, GDP per capita—which reflects how individuals are doing—has remained stagnant.
What’s the Point? The Trudeau Shell Game
Justin Trudeau has touted the success of his Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a key component of his deal with the NDP to expand government social programs. Rolled out gradually throughout 2024, the plan aims to provide dental coverage for low-income families, seniors, and children. According to Health Minister Mark Holland, the program has already seen over 2.3 million Canadians sign up, and nearly 450,000 people have received dental care since its launch. Holland even called the response "overwhelming," noting that 75% of dental care providers nationwide are participating.
But while Trudeau is framing this as a win for Canadians, the timing and context raise serious questions. Rising unemployment, inflation, and high interest rates have made life increasingly unaffordable for the average Canadian. Trudeau’s mass immigration policies, which have ballooned Canada’s population, are driving up housing demand and squeezing the labor market—making it harder for Canadians to keep up with the cost of living.
So, what’s the real cost of this dental plan? Trudeau’s government is throwing money at social programs while Canadians are left struggling with stagnant wages and skyrocketing costs. GDP per capita is flat, meaning the so-called economic growth Trudeau brags about isn’t benefiting individual Canadians. Instead, it’s creating a situation where you’re paying more for everything, from housing to food, and getting less in return.
Sure, 450,000 people may now have access to dental care, but at what price? Soaring taxes, high inflation, and crippling interest rates are the reality for the rest of us. And while Trudeau is quick to point to his latest social program as a sign of progress, Canadians are footing the bill for his reckless spending spree.
This brings us to the heart of the issue: Is Trudeau using programs like the CDCP to justify his out-of-control spending? It sure looks that way. The dental plan is nothing more than a political prop, designed to distract from the real economic problems he’s creating. GDP growth is hollow, driven by an artificially inflated population rather than real economic improvements for everyday Canadians. And while you might get a dental check-up, you’re also getting hit with higher taxes, less purchasing power, and a government that seems more interested in spending your money than solving your problems.
So when Trudeau tries to sell you on his next big social program, like the dental plan, remember this: He’s making your life harder so he can appear to be a hero. You’re working harder, paying more in taxes, and watching your hard-earned dollars lose value, all so Trudeau can pretend he’s "helping".
A Call for Change: Time to Stand Up for Canada
In the end, Trudeau’s game is simple: inflate the population, artificially boost GDP, and roll out big social programs like the dental plan that look great on paper but do little to solve the real issues facing Canadians. For the average Canadian, life is getting harder. Housing prices are skyrocketing, wages are stagnant, and yet, Trudeau expects us to celebrate because we can get our teeth cleaned?
This is not the Canada we deserve.
Let’s be clear: this government is failing Canadians. Trudeau’s reckless policies are burdening hardworking families with higher taxes, while his mass immigration agenda fuels housing shortages and job insecurity. And what does Jagmeet Singh do? He props up this government with his support, despite the endless cost-of-living crisis ravaging ordinary Canadians. Jagmeet voted against a no-confidence motion—choosing to side with Trudeau’s government rather than stand up for the people he claims to represent.
We cannot allow this Liberal-NDP coalition to keep eroding the Canadian dream. This country was built on the principles of hard work, freedom, and opportunity—not government handouts and economic mismanagement. Canadians deserve better.
It’s time for real leadership, a government that puts Canadian citizens first, secures our borders, grows the economy in meaningful ways, and restores pride in the values that made this country great. Let’s take back control of our future, and stop being pawns in Trudeau’s shell game.
Canada deserves better. The time for change is now. Stand up for our great nation, and let’s rebuild a Canada where hard work is rewarded, not punished, and where freedom and prosperity are once again within reach for every Canadian.
One would almost think all of this is being done on purpose. One would almost think, looking around the world, that this is a globalist agenda not a Canadian agenda. And that is the missing link. Everything this government does is purposeful. This is the deliberate take down of a sovereign country. Full stop. Those in the background are salivating, waiting to pounce. Once Canada and Canadians lose it all, who benefits? Mark Carney arriving on the scene, king of the WEF agenda, should be a red flag. Freeland sits on the board of the WEF. No secret. None of this is a secret. As for China, they have been manipulating real estate for decades, Vancouver, Toronto, etc. it’s called money washing, money laundering. Much of that money comes from copious amounts of fentanyl. That’s why we have free drug programs. Pharma, CCP, drug cartels making off like bandits, you pay with your tax dollars for free drugs. The politicians they buy are sitting right now in the Canadian parliament laughing at the naive Canadians. This is the short form of what is going on, that corruption is deep. And that is a problem. Until corruption is addressed on the “policing” level, the future is dire. My opinion. I do appreciate your work.
We need a deep dive on the Century Initiative, this think tank BS is what is driving the liberals.
“The Century Initiative is focused on responsibly and thoughtfully growing the population of Canada to 100 million by 2100.”
Is there anything responsible and thoughtful as to how they are jamming more people in here too fast?
I think this is just another smokescreen enabling bad behavior like Modern Monetary Theory, a theory created to enable profligate borrowing and spending, more of an alibi than a theory.
It and this century initiative bs destroying the country