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But when international students led a surge in immigration in the wake of the pandemic, the public mood soured as rental costs soared and services like healthcare came under strain.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has relied on immigration to drive economic growth and plug labor gaps, but now he is hitting the brakes after a seismic shift in public opinion that could undermine his chances to win the next election. It was Trudeau's father, Pierre, who championed immigration as prime minister in the early 1970s, promoting "multiculturalism" as government policy. But when international students led a surge in immigration in the wake of the pandemic, the public mood sour
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a seismic shift in public opinion on immigration, with support reaching a three-decade low. The surge in immigration by international students has led to increased rental costs and strained healthcare services. Trudeau's main rival, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, has a commanding lead in opinion polls.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has relied on immigration to drive economic growth and plug labor gaps, but now he is hitting the brakes after a seismic shift in public opinion that could undermine his chances to win the next election. It was Trudeau's father, Pierre, who championed immigration as prime minister in the early 1970s, promoting "multiculturalism" as government policy. But when international students led a surge in immigration in the wake of the pandemic, the public mood soured as rental costs soared and services like healthcare came under strain.
By Rod Nickel and Steve Scherer WINNIPEG, Manitoba/OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a setback for his climate-change action ...