“我们为什么要减少移民数量？”总理特鲁多在最新视频中语重心长地说道，“这是一场对政策错误的纠偏。”
"Why are we reducing the number of immigrants?" Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked in his latest video, saying solemnly, "This is a correction to policy mistakes."
在周日发布的一段视频中，加拿大总理贾斯廷·特鲁多首次直面移民政策问题。
In a video released on Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau directly addressed issues with immigration policies for the first time.
He admitted that Canada’s immigration system had made serious mistakes in recent years, with some exploiting and abusing its policies. Now, the Trudeau administration is determined to overhaul the system—in his words, it’s a confession and rebuilding effort.
特鲁多指出，加拿大在疫情后经历了一场“人口婴儿潮”。仅过去两年，人口激增速度堪比上世纪的婴儿潮时期。而这一切的源头，竟然与疫情后的“经济复苏”直接相关。
Trudeau noted that Canada has experienced a "population boom" in the post-pandemic era. In just two years, the population has surged at a rate comparable to the baby boom of the last century. The root cause? The "economic recovery" following the pandemic.
他说，为了应对疫情后经济衰退的威胁，加拿大在短时间内加大了移民引入力度，尤其是对临时居民的依赖达到了前所未有的高度。
To combat the threat of post-pandemic economic recession, Canada ramped up immigration significantly in a short period, relying on temporary residents like never before.
从国际学生到临时工，这些人群迅速填补了劳动力市场的空缺，支撑了加拿大经济的快速反弹。但这样的“短期刺激”，也为政策带来了深远隐患。
From international students to temporary workers, these groups quickly filled labor shortages, fueling Canada’s economic rebound. But this "short-term stimulus" has left long-term policy vulnerabilities.
“太多不良机构利用我们的政策谋利，”特鲁多提到，一些虚假学院和企业打着合法的幌子招揽国际学生和工人，却背地里收取高额费用，甚至承诺虚假的永居机会。
"Too many bad actors are profiting from our policies," Trudeau said. He mentioned fraudulent colleges and companies luring international students and workers under false pretenses, charging exorbitant fees, and offering unrealistic permanent residency promises.
These actions have made the immigration system increasingly complex and fragile.
在特鲁多看来，加拿大移民政策最核心的问题，正是政府的短视。“我们本应更早看到问题的端倪，却因为疫情后的急功近利，一再推迟调整。”
In Trudeau’s view, the core issue with Canada’s immigration policy lies in governmental shortsightedness. "We should have noticed the signs of trouble earlier, but we kept delaying adjustments due to post-pandemic urgency," he admitted.
他提到，加拿大长期以来对移民政策的两种分类：永久居民和临时居民。永久居民是移民政策的重点人群，他们会长期定居、贡献社会。
He explained Canada’s traditional distinction between two types of immigration policies: permanent residents and temporary residents. Permanent residents are the main focus, as they settle long-term and contribute to society.
Temporary residents, such as international students and short-term workers, typically leave when their visas expire, having minimal impact on long-term plans.
但在疫情后，加拿大政府一度打开了临时居民向永久居民转化的快速通道，让本该临时停留的人群变成了移民系统的关键组成部分。“这是一个我们没有提前准备好的局面，”特鲁多承认道。
However, after the pandemic, the Canadian government opened a fast-track pathway for temporary residents to become permanent residents. This turned a short-term group into a major component of the immigration system. "It was a scenario we weren’t prepared for," Trudeau admitted.
面对过于膨胀的移民系统，特鲁多政府宣布了一份“减负计划”，主要包括三大调整：
Facing an overstretched immigration system, the Trudeau government unveiled a "relief plan" featuring three main adjustments:
政府将在未来两年内减少永久移民的引入规模，优先引入医疗、建筑等紧缺行业的技术型移民。
Over the next two years, the government will cut the intake of permanent residents, prioritizing skilled immigrants in sectors like healthcare and construction.
过去几年，临时居民占据了移民系统的很大比例，新政策将严格控制国际学生和临时工的数量，防止移民系统再度失衡。
In recent years, temporary residents have accounted for a significant portion of the immigration system. The new policy will strictly limit the number of international students and temporary workers to prevent further imbalance.
政府将加大对签证到期后非法滞留人群的打击力度，杜绝通过虚假庇护申请“曲线移民”的现象。
The government will intensify efforts to address illegal overstays after visa expiration, closing loopholes in asylum claims used for "backdoor immigration."
“我们需要一个喘息的机会。”特鲁多表示，这份计划不仅是一次政策纠正，更是一场人口增长的“暂停”。在2025年和2026年两年间，加拿大将暂时放慢移民增速，让经济和社区有时间追赶上疫情后的变化。
"We need a moment to catch our breath," Trudeau said. This plan is not only a policy correction but also a "pause" in population growth. Between 2025 and 2026, Canada will slow immigration growth to allow the economy and communities to adjust to post-pandemic changes.
“我们的目标，是在2027年恢复到稳定状态，让移民政策重新回归为服务于国家长远发展的工具。”
"Our goal is to restore stability by 2027, ensuring immigration policies serve as tools for Canada’s long-term development."
尽管新政策看似收紧，特鲁多仍然强调，加拿大依然是一个欢迎移民的国家。他说：“这并不是关上大门，而是确保每一个走进这扇门的人都能真正找到属于自己的位置。”
Despite the seemingly tighter policies, Trudeau stressed that Canada remains an immigrant-friendly country. "This is not about closing doors; it’s about ensuring everyone who steps through them finds their rightful place," he said.
对于那些已经在加拿大的临时居民，他们仍然有机会申请永久居留权，只要符合规定。而对整个移民系统的调整，也旨在为未来的移民铺设一条更加清晰和稳定的道路。
Temporary residents already in Canada still have opportunities to apply for permanent residency if they meet the criteria. The adjustments aim to create a clearer and more stable path for future immigrants.
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