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Doors open, or closed? How immigration is evolving in Canada

Doors open, or closed? How immigration is evolving in Canada

This week, The House brings you some of the most compelling interviews from our coverage of immigration issues in Canada — from ministers who’ve overseen major policy changes to experts who say Ottawa’s recent clampdown will shake up the Canadian economy and post-secondary institutions. Plus, rare access to Toronto’s immigration holding centre, where migrants are locked up while waiting to hear if they’ll be deported.This episode features the voices of: Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid InstituteMarc Miller, Minister of ImmigrationJason Kenney, former Conservative immigration ministerDan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent BusinessCatherine Connelly, McMaster University professorMeti Basiri, CEO and co-founder of ApplyBoardPari Johnston, president and CEO of Colleges and Institutes CanadaSajjad Bhatti, Canada Border Services AgencyMinley Lloyd, Canada Border Services Agency

The House · CBC

January 4, 202550m 9s

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Show Notes

This week, The House brings you some of the most compelling interviews from our coverage of immigration issues in Canada — from ministers who’ve overseen major policy changes to experts who say Ottawa’s recent clampdown will shake up the Canadian economy and post-secondary institutions. Plus, rare access to Toronto’s immigration holding centre, where migrants are locked up while waiting to hear if they’ll be deported.


This episode features the voices of: 


  • Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute
  • Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration
  • Jason Kenney, former Conservative immigration minister
  • Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
  • Catherine Connelly, McMaster University professor
  • Meti Basiri, CEO and co-founder of ApplyBoard
  • Pari Johnston, president and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada
  • Sajjad Bhatti, Canada Border Services Agency
  • Minley Lloyd, Canada Border Services Agency