New Data Vindicates Critics of Canada’s High Immigration Levels

A “For Rent” sign outside a duplex in the Montreal borough of Lasalle on June 26, 2025. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi

Commentary

Almost exactly one year ago, the federal government caved to rising opposition towards high immigration and announced a plan to hit the brakes and temporarily “pause population growth.” New data is now revealing that the Canadian public is reaping economic dividends from this immigration cut, confirming what opponents of high immigration have said all along.