The numbers of immigrants and temporary workers arriving in Canada are slipping during the COVID-19 pandemic because of processing delays and travel restrictions, immigration consultants say.

The consequences are far-reaching locally for businesses left waiting, families missing a loved one and Winnipeg itself, which is now projecting 3,300 fewer citizens at the end of the year.

"It certainly will slow down population growth and in that respect, I guess, slow down economic growth a bit," said University of Manitoba economics professor Wayne Simpson said.

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