Canada Should Cut Immigration to Ease Housing Crisis, Canadians Tell Federal Researchers

Published on March 27, 2024

Canadians want the government to cut immigration to ease the housing crisis across the country, according to new focus group data. “Asked whether they thought Canada was currently experiencing a housing crisis, all believed this to be the case,” said a Privy Council report, called Continuous Qualitative Data Collection of Canadians’ Views. The report was released on March 26, with data collected in October 2023, as first reported by Blacklock’s Reporter. The research by the Privy Council Office found support for lowering immigration quotes to “alleviate demand for housing.” Focus groups identified a range of housing challenges the government needs to tackle, the report said....

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