Canadian Immigration Public Opinion Survey

A survey commissioned by the federal government of Canada>>> and conducted by Phoenix Strategic Perspective>>> found that nearly half of Canadians believe the country is admitting too many immigrants. The poll, conducted between November 12 and December 4, 2025, revealed that 47 percent of respondents felt immigration levels were too high, though this was a decrease from 54 percent in a similar 2024 poll. Concerns primarily revolved around housing affordability and availability, as well as the job market. However, when informed that the target of 380,000 permanent residents equals about one percent of the total population, the percentage of those who thought immigration was too high dropped to 39 percent. Many respondents also acknowledged the necessity of immigration for economic growth and to fill labor shortages, especially with an aging population. The government's goal to reduce the temporary resident population to five percent of the total population by the end of 2027 was also met with mixed but generally positive expectations.