Canadian public opinion about immigration and refugees
A majority of Canadians continue to say there is too much immigration, but opinions have stabilized since 2024 following a sharp increase over the two previous years. Those who express this view increasingly point to poor government management as the problem.
Syrian Refugee Lived Experience Project Video
In 2011, Syria faced a devastating humanitarian crisis, displacing millions and causing immense suffering. Canada extended a compassionate hand in 2015, pledging to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees. In 2020, we marked the five-year milestone since their arrival.
Canada must continue to modelling its refugee efforts on its response to the Syrian crisis
The arrival of Syrian refugees in Canada a few years ago is a well-known “feel-good” story. Images of Justin Trudeau greeting refugees at the airport and private citizens stepping up as sponsors are etched in the minds of many Canadians.