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OneBC Calls for an Immediate Suspension of Immigration into Canada


OneBC Leader Dallas Brodie today called for an immediate suspension of immigration into  Canada, citing the strain of mass migration on British Columbia’s housing, healthcare, and job markets. 

“British Columbia has been overwhelmed by mass migration,” said Dallas Brodie.

“The con sequences are everywhere: wages are falling, housing is out of reach, healthcare is col lapsing, and our culture is being eroded. OneBC will fight for British Columbia’s workers and  young people — not for corporate elites or foreign interests.” 

Between 2021 and 2023, Canada admitted over 1.2 million newcomers, with millions more  expected under current federal policies. This surge has overwhelmed public services. 

“Emergency rooms are packed, wait times stretch past 14 hours, and nearly one million  British Columbians don’t even have a family doctor,” said Tara Armstrong, OneBC House  Leader. 

OneBC outlined a clear three-point plan: 

  1. Suspend Immigration — Halt all new immigration streams, including temporary  foreign workers, foreign student visas, and asylum claims, with narrow exceptions for  critical shortages like healthcare.
     
  2.  End Renewals — Stop renewals of existing temporary work and study permits.  

  3.  Uphold the Law — Deport individuals who are not lawfully in Canada. 

“The solution is simple: Put British Columbians first,” added Brodie.

“We will restore safe streets and schools, reliable healthcare, rising incomes, and homes you can actually  afford. This can be the beginning of a Canadian renaissance.”  

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