Globe and Mail: Ottawa’s new immigration plan risks lowering Canada’s quality of life

In her Globe and Mail op-ed, Lisa Lalande, CEO of Century Initiative, calls for a more coherent and coordinated approach to population and economic planning following the release of Budget 2025. While the government’s shift toward permanent migration and innovation is a welcome step, she argues that “quality” requires a plan—one that connects immigration, housing, infrastructure, and skills within a single strategy.

The article warns that current immigration targets fall below the levels needed to sustain growth and finance an aging population. It also notes the risks of underinvesting in service capacity and social infrastructure. Lalande concludes that Canada’s long-term prosperity depends on aligning people, places, and opportunity—turning ambition into delivery.

Read the full article here: Ottawa’s new immigration plan risks lowering Canada’s quality of life - The Globe and Mail.