According to a new Abacus Data poll conducted September 12–17, immigration stands out as a top-five issue for Canadians, with 28% of respondents identifying it as a priority.
The survey of 2,230 adults shows a sharp partisan divide: 37% of Conservative voters rank immigration as a leading issue compared to 20% of Liberal voters.
On policy management, Conservatives hold a 43-point advantage (60% to 17%) over Liberals, even as the two parties remain tied at 40% in overall voting intention.
Abacus Data CEO David Coletto says immigration concerns are contributing to a “rising sense of unease” as Parliament resumes amid shifting voter priorities.
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September 22, 2025
A Statistics Canada study finds that immigrant status influences access to health care in one’s preferred official language, but the impact varies by province.
In Quebec, English-speaking immigrants, particularly those who arrived after 2017, were more likely to receive hospital care in English than non-immigrants (64% compared with 52%).
By contrast, in Ontario and New Brunswick, immigrant status did not significantly affect whether French- or English-speaking minorities received care in their chosen language.
The research highlights that while immigration background can matter in certain regions, the strongest determinants of language-concordant care remain proximity to designated hospitals, the local concentration of minority language speakers, and individual comfort in requesting services.
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September 19, 2025
Canada will require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), depending on nationality, for international fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with officials urging early applications to avoid processing delays.
Unlike previous tournaments, there will be no special Fan ID system to expedite entry. Canadian immigration authorities are preparing for the influx of visitors, but warn that standard visa procedures will remain in place.
With matches scheduled across three North American countries, each with distinct entry requirements, fans planning to follow teams across borders face additional logistical challenges. Early visa applications are strongly recommended.
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Canada to require TRV or eTA for the 2026 World Cup: apply early to avoid delays Canada will require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), depending on nationality, for international fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with officials urging early applications to avoid processing delays.
Unlike previous tournaments, there will be no special Fan ID system to expedite entry. Canadian immigration authorities are preparing for the influx of visitors, but warn that standard visa procedures will remain in place. With matches scheduled across three North American countries, each with distinct entry requirements, fans planning to follow teams across borders face additional logistical challenges. Early visa applications are strongly recommended.
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September 18, 2025
Tensions escalated at Toronto's Christie Pits Park when a "Canada First" demonstration advocating for deportations and reduced immigration was met with substantial counter-protests, resulting in ten arrests.
The confrontation occurred at a site with significant historical context, known for a 1933 antisemitic riot. While anti-immigration demonstrators carrying Canadian flags marched through the city, hundreds of counter-protesters remained at the park playing drums and offering refreshments.
Police, including mounted units, intervened to separate the groups during several tense standoffs. City officials had previously condemned the rally as a "hate demonstration."
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September 18, 2025
