Between July 2022 and July 2023, population surged 2.9 percent, one of the fastest rates in the world and our highest since the 1957 baby boom peak. [...] This mismatch is leading to heartbreaking scenarios where young Canadians, newcomers, and the most vulnerable are forced to compete for limited housing options and other necessities, escalating costs and exacerbating the strain on social supports. [...] The pressing question is: Where do we go from here? It’s my belief that to sustainably increase Canada's population growth in the long term, we need to have federal leadership to establish a framework for collaboration and input. [...] Canada needs immigrants to continue to succeed over the long run, but we also need to ensure that we have the resources to ensure they are properly housed and empowered the way my family was when we arrived. [...] Our priorities and our policies must be aligned, and it’s going to take all of society to help meet the challenge of our collective ambition.
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