Majority of Canadians Back Lower Immigration Levels in 2027: Survey
More than half of Canadians want the country to admit fewer permanent and temporary residents next year, a new survey suggests. A recent Nanos Research poll found that 52.3 percent of those surveyed want Ottawa to accept fewer immigrants and temporary residents in 2027, while 33.5 percent favour keeping admissions at the current level. Only [...]
TL;DR
- 52.3% of Canadians want fewer permanent and temporary residents admitted in 2027.
- 33.5% of respondents favour maintaining current immigration levels.
- Only 8.4% of surveyed Canadians want an increase in immigration.
- Majority sentiment for reduced immigration exists in the Prairies, Ontario, and Quebec.
- The survey was conducted by Nanos Research with 1,058 participants.