Changing Attitudes: Canadians Reconsider Immigration as Numbers Shift

The number of Canadians who want to take in fewer immigrants is increasing, with 53% in September compared to 34% in March, according to a poll. A backlog in migration due to the pandemic has led to a surge in newcomers, reaching over 1 million for the year ending July 2023. Some Canadians are becoming wary of immigrants due to a lack of affordable housing and strain on the public healthcare system. The government aims to welcome nearly half a million new permanent residents this year, but no political leader has called for a cut in the annual migration target.