Canada expects 1.2 million temporary residents to leave by 2025 as permits expire

Canada plans to reduce its temporary resident population from 2.96 million to 2.52 million by 2025. This includes an expectation that 1.2 million temporary residents will leave when their permits expire, a significant decrease from previous years. Many temporary residents, like Maria Alfaro, face uncertainty as their permits expire. Some are seeking asylum to stay, while others may go underground due to limited options and fear of returning to their home countries. The government has tightened rules on work permits and increased enforcement actions against those who overstay. Despite plans to grant permanent residency to some temporary residents, many feel the current system leaves them in limbo.