A recent Abacus Data survey of nearly 3,000 Canadians reveals that public opinion on immigration has plateaued after last year's surge in skepticism. While roughly half of Canadians still view current immigration levels negatively and cite pressure on housing and healthcare, the data shows no further hardening of attitudes. With 67% saying the federal government's 2026 target of 380,000 newcomers is too high – down from 72% a year ago – there's evidence that reduced targets

Canada's rental market is experiencing a notable shift as reduced immigration levels begin to ease the pressure on housing demand nationwide. Recent data reveals that major cities, including Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Edmonton, and Metro Vancouver, have recorded year-over-year rent decreases for one-bedroom units, with Toronto seeing the steepest drop at $176. Ontario experienced the largest decline in immigration in early 2025, receiving over 15,000 fewer newcomers than th

A comprehensive TD Economics report released on October 28, 2025, confirms that Canada's strategic reduction of immigration levels is achieving its intended objectives across housing and employment sectors. The analysis, authored by Chief Economist Beata Caranci and Economist Marc Ercolao, reveals that population growth has decelerated from 3.2% in Q2 2024 to 0.9% in 2025, significantly moderating rental market pressures and stabilizing unemployment rates. Purpose-built rent

Conservative Shadow Minister for Employment Garnett Genuis has announced a comprehensive Youth Jobs Plan aimed at addressing Canada's youth unemployment crisis, which currently affects over 460,000 young Canadians—nearly 15% of those aged 15 to 24. The plan includes four key pillars: unleashing economic growth through tax cuts and reduced regulatory barriers, fixing the immigration system by improving credential recognition and aligning immigration with labour market needs,

A comprehensive national survey conducted by Abacus Data in partnership with the Canadian Real Estate Association reveals that nearly nine in ten Canadians express concern about the current housing situation. The study identifies multiple contributing factors to the crisis, with 29% of respondents citing the pace of population growth outpacing housing supply and an influx of newcomers as significant drivers. Political perspectives vary, as Conservative supporters more freque

New Angus Reid Institute data reveal that while 52% of Canadians view the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) negatively, a majority...

Canada's strategic immigration policy adjustments have resulted in a significant decrease of 235,070 in temporary resident arrivals...

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A newly released OECD economic survey highlights Canada's unprecedented population growth of 3.0% in 2023 and 2.6% in 2024, which...

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced comprehensive reforms to tackle Canada's housing crisis, including new restrictions on...