A new public opinion survey has revealed a significant shift in how people in Canada perceive immigration. According to the latest findings, 48 per cent of Canadians believe immigration is having a mostly negative impact on the country, a marked change from earlier years when sentiment was largely positive. The results point to growing unease driven by economic and social pressures rather than opposition to immigration itself. A Sharp Turn in Public Opinion The survey, conducted by Research Co., shows that negative perceptions of immigration have risen sharply. Only 34 per cent of respondents now feel immigration has a positive effect, while the rest remain neutral or undecided. This represents one of the most notable reversals in public sentiment on immigration in Canada in over a decade. Housing Crisis at the Centre of Concerns One of the biggest drivers behind this shift is housing affordability. Many Canadians believe rapid population growth, fuelled in part by high immigration levels, has intensified pressure on housing supply. Rising rents, record home prices, and limited availability in major cities have led to the perception that infrastructure development has not kept pace with population growth. Strain on Jobs and Public Services Beyond housing, concerns extend… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
