Trump slams Canada on immigration
The gist
Trump said Canada is "destroying itself" by admitting "millions" of immigrants unchecked and unvetted.
Canadian ministers called the claim "bogus" as StatCan data show immigration numbers falling.
How it unfolded
- Sep 23, 2026US President Donald Trump criticized Canada's immigration policies, saying the country is "destroying itself" by allowing "millions" of immigrants in under the Liberal government.
- Sep 23, 2026Trump said Canada is admitting millions of people "essentially unchecked and unvetted," and accused the Liberal government of mishandling immigration.
- Sep 23, 2026Canadian ministers responded that Trump's claim is "bogus." New Statistics Canada data showed the number of immigrants going down.