Subhead:Despite efforts to curb immigration, international migration remains the primary driver of population growth, outweighing deaths and declining birth rates.#
Despite reduced immigration, federal polling indicates most Canadians still deem current levels too high.
A November survey followed the federal government’s announcement to reduce permanent residents in 2025 by nearly 100,000—from 485,000 in 2024 to a target of 395,000. It revealed 54% of Canadians believe there are too many immigrants, while 34% think the number is acceptable.
