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How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate

Release Date: 2025-01-08
Media: BBC
Summary: Immigration has become a contentious issue in Canada, driven by housing shortages and rising rents. As of 2024, over 58% of Canadians believe immigration levels are too high, a significant increase from 2022. Protests and campaigns against immigration have emerged, fueled by concerns about overcrowded housing and job competition.

Canada's population growth has largely been driven by immigration, with over 90% of population increase attributed to newcomers. In response to public discontent, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned in January 2024, partly due to criticism of his handling of immigration and housing issues.

The increasing concerns about immigration may also be influenced by the rise of anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.S., particularly with the return of Donald Trump. This has prompted Canada to strengthen border security and address the challenges associated with housing refugees and asylum seekers. However, some argue that blaming immigration for Canada's housing crisis is unfair, and many believe immigration has contributed to Canada's growth and diversity.
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