Canada’s funding cuts to newcomer settlement organizations are causing widespread disruption across the country. Following Immigration Minister Marc Miller’s October announcement to reduce immigration targets by 20% through 2027, settlement agencies are facing substantial budget reductions, with some losing their entire funding. The cuts, which will see funding drop from $1.17B in 2024-25 to $1.12B in 2025-26 outside Quebec, particularly affect language training programs and employment services. Organizations report being caught off guard by these “off-the-cliff” cuts, warning that service demands remain high despite reduced immigration targets.
