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.
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September 24, 2025
The NDP is pressuring Ottawa to intensify efforts to evacuate Gaza residents approved under Canada's temporary visa program. At a Parliament Hill press conference, Immigration critic Jenny Kwan highlighted that while the 5,000-application cap was reached in March 2025, only 860 refugees have successfully entered Canada.
Kwan emphasized that alternative biometric data collection methods should be explored, noting that other nations like France and Belgium have successfully facilitated Palestinian evacuations.
Immigration officials maintain that biometric collection remains impossible in Gaza, with Israel and Egypt controlling exit permissions. Critics suggest Canada should engage non-governmental organizations to assist evacuation efforts.
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September 23, 2025
Recent Angus Reid Institute data reveal a sharp divide between how Canadians view the country’s economic health versus their own finances.
While only 35% believe the national economy is doing well (down from 49% in June), nearly two-thirds (68%) say their household finances are in good or very good shape.
Many report little change in their personal economic situation: 43% feel they’re about the same as a year ago, while 39% believe they're worse off, and just 16% say they’re better off. Regional differences are evident: Albertans and residents of Saskatchewan are more optimistic about their provinces, whereas Quebec trails in positive sentiment.
Younger Canadians are much more worried about job security, with close to 40% saying they or someone in their home might lose work. Overall, despite growing pessimism about the big picture, most Canadians feel relatively stable in their own lives.
#economic_outlook, #household_finances, #immigration_impact, #provincial_deficits, #canadian_economy, #newcomer_challenges, #economic_uncertainty, #angus_reid_institute, #labor_market_concerns, #settlement_services
September 23, 2025
A comprehensive 10-year analysis by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reveals that knowledge of majority languages significantly impacts immigrant economic outcomes.
The study found that while French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec initially earned less than their English-speaking counterparts, they nearly closed this gap after a decade, with earnings approaching those of non-immigrants.
Meanwhile, English-speaking immigrants in Quebec consistently showed lower employment rates and widening income disparities compared to French speakers, highlighting that mastering the majority language is crucial for economic integration despite similar educational qualifications.
#official_language, #immigrant_economic_outcomes, #bilingual_advantage
September 22, 2025
