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Canada faces shrinking workforce, needs 15 million immigrants

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 2:06 PM UTC · How we work

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Patnaik Urges 15M Immigrants

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik says Canada needs 15 million immigrants to meet workforce demands.
He warned the Canadian workforce is shrinking by 186,000-200,000 workers each year.
Prime Minister Mark Carney plans a $1 trillion investment to create 15 million jobs over ten years.
About 300 Canadians attended a trade mission in Mumbai, showing immigration interest.
Minister Vic Fedeli will lead a Canadian trade mission to India in mid-November.

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Anand Expresses Interest

Private-sector participants must fund all travel expenses, including airfare, accommodation, transport, and meals.
Trade Commissioner Service organizes on-site market briefings, B2B meetings, and networking events with local businesses and officials.
MP Anita Anand tweeted on October 13, 2026 that she is interested in the trade mission.
Critics argue the delegation narrative overlooks ordinary Canadians and national identity, and urge a vote on doubling the population.

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Patnaik Urges 15M Immigrants

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik says Canada needs 15 million immigrants to meet workforce demands.
He warned the Canadian workforce is shrinking by 186,000-200,000 workers each year.
Prime Minister Mark Carney plans a $1 trillion investment to create 15 million jobs over ten years.
About 300 Canadians attended a trade mission in Mumbai, showing immigration interest.
Minister Vic Fedeli will lead a Canadian trade mission to India in mid-November.

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