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- President Donald Trump said Canada is destroying itself by allowing unchecked immigration.
- He linked the policy to Canada’s 6.4% August unemployment rate versus the U.S. 4.1%.
- Ottawa reduced immigration intake after abandoning a 500,000 target and set new student and worker caps.
- Temporary resident arrivals Jan-July 2026 fell 66% from the same period in 2024.
- Former immigration minister Marc Miller dismissed Trump’s remarks and defended Canada’s system.