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.
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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.
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September 22, 2025
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
