Recent polling reveals that Canadians are largely dissatisfied with the Carney government’s immigration policies, with 47% rating the performance as poor, despite announced reductions in targets. The government’s plan to limit newcomers to between 367,000 and 436,000 for 2025/26 hasn’t convinced the public, as just 30% believe officials are doing a good job managing immigration levels. This tepid reception comes amid broader mixed reviews of the Liberal administration’s early performance, with stronger ratings on trade partnerships and military investment, but significant criticism on housing affordability and government spending.
Carney’s immigration reform faces public skepticism as nearly half rate government performance poorly
