A recent Ipsos survey reveals growing division among Canadians regarding federal immigration targets. Over a third believe Canada is accepting “too many” immigrants, with skepticism about cities’ capacity to accommodate the influx due to strained infrastructure. While […]
A recent Angus Reid Institute survey indicates that many newcomers to Canada are contemplating moving to another province or leaving the country entirely due to high housing costs. The study found that nearly 40% of newcomers who
According to the latest Statistics Canada data, workers landed more jobs in March, marking the second consecutive month of employment growth, as the number of vacant positions decreased. The Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours shows a
According to the latest Canadian Social Survey, over a third of Canadians aged 15 and older have experienced discrimination or unfair treatment in the past five years. This prevalence was nearly doubled among racialized groups, with just
The Business Council of Alberta’s new poll suggests that 70% of Canadians believe changes to the immigration system are necessary. Historically, Canadians have supported immigration, which has attracted skilled individuals who have contributed to economic growth. However,
On March 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the commencement of a comprehensive survey targeting caregivers who have been part of the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots. The survey, which
A poll by Abacus Data reveals most Canadians believe immigration targets are ‘too high.’ The 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan, released on November 1, 2023, aims to admit 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024, rising to
On November 27, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an online survey for newcomers regarding their resettlement experiences. The voluntary and confidential survey aims to understand the effectiveness of current services and identify areas for
In September, only 3% of Canadians considered immigration a top concern. The main issues across the country were housing, homelessness, and poverty (25%), healthcare (24%), and the economy/jobs (20%). According to a recent survey, 45%
Sense of belonging to a country, especially as an immigrant, has long been used to measure social integration and national identification in Canada. The 2020 General Social Survey (GSS) conducted by Statistics Canada provides insight into the