Canadians Want Lower Immigration Even as Population Growth Stalls

More than half of Canadians say the country should admit fewer new immigrants and temporary residents in 2027 versus this year, as tighter immigration policies have halted population growth. The shift implies potential downside pressure on long-term labour supply and housing demand, but it is primarily a political/demographic development with limited near-term market impact.

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More than half of Canadians say the country should admit fewer new immigrants and temporary residents in 2027 versus this year, as tighter immigration policies have halted population growth. The shift implies potential downside pressure on long-term labour supply and housing demand, but it is primarily a political/demographic development with limited near-term market impact.