Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

yes and no the more immigration that come they need house and most immigration come from Asia and when they convert there money they make more and if a Canadian is trying to buy a house an immigrant will be able to buy because they can spend more money on it and if this keeps happing canadines will not be able to buy a house

The government needs to provide more programs and tools to enable immigrants to become more accustomed to and add to our population in a positive manner.

No, but support skill matching to help immigrants find jobs related to their entry profession to fill in the job market gaps needed.

No, but free up bureaucracy of skilled workers (especially doctors) to be able to get their license in Canada

Sticker screen for background checks Should have to learn English or French Not allowing critically ill people to come as it puts too much of a strain on our health care system.

No they shouldn’t enact stricter policies, however, they should make it easier for skilled workers and screen out anyone with a violent criminal past.

Immigration needs to be controlled in accordance to first Nations and so that immigration benefits migrants and people here

Strict in the sense that if they are here for school they go to school/if they are violent criminals they need to be denied entry

The current express entry program is fine, especially the points system, but the TFW program needs to be ended ASAP

Yes, but screen immigrants for criminal backgrounds, and also make the process easier for skilled workers.

No, but stronger regulations need to be in place to protect immigrants (especially TFWs and international students) from exploitation and trafficking by employers and landlords

Regardless, there needs to be more support for immigrants to ensure they can realistically situate themselves in Canada

We need to scale back now due to bad planning. It doesn’t help them or us. But open doors once a plan is in place

Immigration policy should allow immigrants but strict background checks should be mandatory and violent offenders should be deported. Also the amount of immigrants should be tied to an amount that can be sustained by housing and the economy

Our immigration policy and structure needs to be rebuilt from the ground-up. While that is occurring, we should stop all new applications to process the existing, incredibly outstanding ones, and only allow those and refugees entry until the outstanding queue and policy have been resolved. TFW needs to be tightened very hard, along with roreign post secondary school enrolment (derail the gravy trains), and immigration should be in lockstep with housing sustainability going forward.

Yes, but not because there's anything wrong with the immigrants themselves, but rather WE do NOT have the resources and capacity to keep growing through immigration. It's already difficult as is for everyone (immigrants included) who already live here.

At the moment, given that Canada doesn’t seem to have the infrastructure to support even the population we have, I feel like there should be a temporary moratorium on immigration, from anywhere - with the exception of refugees fleeing from harm. Canada needs to figure out how to house, feed and employ the citizens we currently have before welcoming more people in. Once they’ve figured that out, then lift the moratorium.

yes, if the person provides little to no benefit to society or has a troubling backround, they should not be permitted citizenship. though in case of a refugee crisis they are permitted temporary citizenship until the conflict has been resolved. if they wish to they can apply for permanent residence under the governments knowledge that they provide a benefit to society and pose a low risk of danger to the populace.

Yes also review recent immigrants to ensure they've become productive citizens and not abusing the system but make the process easier for skilled workers but make sure they're not cheating the system

We should slash the number of immigrants coming in every year and diversify the number of each ethnicity coming in to increase integration. The citizenship test should be revised to prioritize Western and Canadian values, English/French proficiency, and useful skills.

Immigration policy needs to be overhauled to be workable for the immigrant, for contribution to community and country, and be family friendly.

Yes, but only until we’ve ensured we can provide the support, services, and resources necessary for newcomers to thrive

I believe immigration should be easier BUT we need to run background checks and make them take a MORALS test. We need to see how they will interact with our citizens. Some countries don't allow women to have rights, and if you bring someone to a country where they do have rights can easily cause problems for woman if there's a person acting upon how their previous country handles woman. See if they're a decent person who's open-minded and accepting.

A lot of Canada is populated by refugees and people looking for a better life. Though they do need to look into things a bit more carefully in the government to see if Canada can handle any more stress. Be that economically or socially.

Yes, but also work on strengthening our country so we can welcome others to this culture and way of life without backlash on our systems and citizens.

I think we can allow as many immigrants as our infrastructure can support but we currently cannot support mass immigration with current infrastructure.

No, I believe there is a belief that their are too many immigrants because we allowed skilled immigrants entrance and they are able to easily get jobs

I think we should still allow immigrants but look into their backgrounds better and don’t make it as easy to be a canadian citizen

No, as the immigration itself is not at issue, but the government must ensure the barriers for immigrants to find work in their relevant fields is easier - doctors should have a pathway to being a doctor in Canada, engineers should have a pathway to professional engineering in Canada, etc.

Make the process easier for skilled workers but also screen them thoroughly. Especially if they have been convicted of any crime abroad. Any layman with a felony type charge on their record should not be allowed into Canada.

Strictly screen immigrants for criminal backgrounds and make the process easier for skilled workers.

Yes and do follow up’s that once they are that they are getting money and not living out of the country

Yes but monitor to make sure they are productive citizens and also make it easier for skilled trades to come in

Student's shouldn't be allowed to immigrate, but normal immigration policies for immigrants are sufficient enough

they should but also they can give opportunities or jobs to these people who are coming because they are coming for a reason.

Canada should continue accepting immigrants, but the government should strengthen its selection process to ensure quality candidates. A quota system based on country or race should also be implemented to prevent any single group from dominating.

Yes, we currently have too many immigrants, make the process easier for skilled workers, strictly screen immigrants for criminal backgrounds, and regularly review recent immigrants every 5 months for their first 2 years to ensure they have become productive citizens and then stop.

No, accept anyone who is deemed not to be a threat to PUBLIC safety.

Yes, expedite the process for skilled workers (doctors, other medical professionals, electricians, plumbers, etc as long as they're qualified) while increasing screening measures for terrorists, communist party members, gang affiliates and violent offenders

slow down until the housing crisis is resolved

let my people be free

Have a set number of immigrants and only allow that many in.

Yes, but not to dissuade immigration. Companies shouldn't be able to pull in labour to avoid fair pay

Yes, and volume should be temporarily reduced until housing, healthcare, infrastructure can catch up

Yes, and check immigrants for skill level, not based on past experience/education but make the screening more strict

Create a better screening process, fast track skilled and educated applicants, and conduct follow up interviews as a check in to ensure they’re successful.

The government should give important to those lives in Canada for long time and those arrived just now. Also those works really hard in government jobs.

No, and if an immigrant has been living, working and paying taxes the past few years, and not in trouble with the law, it should be easier to gain residency.

Canada needs more people but this needs to be tied to infrastructure funding commitments by the federal government and language requirements need to be enhanced.

yes they should by checking there criminal records and medical records, and and ensure that they have become productive citizens

Only for people coming into the country to work. If they are in a bad situation they should be aloud to come to Canada.

It depends. There should be stricter policy for foreign investors, but not skilled workers or refugees.

Yes, as a way to press a rest button so that we restrict the number of immigrants until we have the systems and infrastucture to help and support them upon their arrival, then gradually increase the number of immigrants to what is a sustainable level.

No, but they should make it easier for skilled workers and offer better support for skilled workers and offer courses for moving any licensing over

Close loopholes with the colleges. Colleges must have housing availability for international students and stop foreign agents selling false/fraudulent info to young international students.

No, but the government needs to ensure they better support immigrants once they are here, in a way that integrates the needs of both immigrants AND citizens.

Have a certain quota, to not have too many people in one place at a time. to prevent inflation, polution and over population

No, but they should put more of their efforts into helping immigrants find jobs outside big cities (like Toronto)

No, but slow down how many we accept for now until we build more homes for the current immigrants than start letting them in at a slower more controlled pace.

I think there shouldn’t be a overall country limit to immigrants but limits in each province to prevent high population density in one place

yes, we have too many immigrants but make it easier for skilled worker althought if they have a bad criminal background dont let them in and the governament should review immigrant entill they become a full citizen

The immigration policy without proper implementation results in xenophobia and racism. We need better infrastructure for immigration into the less populated areas of Canada, this is the 2nd largest country in the world, the population doesn't reflect that.

Yes, but have more refugees and make sure the infrastructure and jobs are present for incoming immigrants

Yes, but we should settle immigrants away from overcrowded centers (ie. Toronto) and into new settlements or underpopulated areas across the country.

Yes, but have an assimilation program to make it easier for immigrants to adapt and learn the Canadian culture of where they are to live.

Yes, until the housing crisis in under control and we have places for new Canadians to stay once present Canadians have already been housed.

Geographic limitations should be a stance, and high skilled trades in or trades in demand should be offered. There should also be a job market predications... "In 5 years we won't have enough bodies to fill in xxx job" and so people with that particular skill are considered.

No, but the process should be easier for skilled workers with strict screening for criminal backgrounds to keep serious and violent criminals out. Immigrants should be encouraged to become productive citizens with consideration to their individual circumstances. They should be directed to where they can get language education and provided assistance if required. The process for refugees should be made easier.

Yes, due to the current housing crisis, but not to strict to the point where nobody can immigrate to Canada

Yes, it should be stricter to immigrate because we have too many, but we should make it easier for refugees.

Yes, but make sure it’s focused on bringing in top quality talent and increased process of temporary workers to permanent residents

Immigration Policy can be enchanced in order to get skillful people for the development of the country rather than bringing unskilled people .

I believe currently the answer of war and crimes in countries is immigration, but we can't handle this many immigrants so I think that we should work towards having better countries so people don't immigrate as much.

It depends on if the the province they go into can afford and had enough funding to help them and there is open spots for work

There's too much of an immigration influx from certain countries coming in. Rules magically change for refugees. So, in certain circumstances rules are meant to be broken. There should be a more flexible immigration policy by allowing to bring a mother, father, sister, brother, cousin, aunt, uncle, or close friend, if they have some sort of record of being a good person by volunteering in their communities.

Yes, scan them for violent crimes but let them in if the crime has happened more then 5 years ago and they are fully rehabilitated.

Yes but to a certain extent. If they are dangerous or a criminal, they are absolutely not allowed but if they are a family who is wealthy or is on the road to that, then no need to bring in more people.

Yes, but invest in language learning programs and support programs that enable them more social mobility

yes, but instead of sending them to already heavily populated locations have incentives for them to move and cultivate a more rural area.

No, some people actually deserve to be around here if it's by genetical defaults, so meaning, i'd accept the fact some racial minorities were "born in canada" while there family was from asia or something.

Provide urgency to refugees who need sanctuary, and also prioritize affordable housing and keep the job market under review

right now I think they need to slow down and rework the program that will probably support new comers before bringing them in and having them live on the streets

yes there are to meany people coming in illegally and we are doing nothing about it and there is already a homeless problem

Pause immigration until the housing crisis, and homeless crisis is much better handled. Workers in canada WANT to work, but need to be paid fairly and not exploited. Deal with Canadians first before pouring gas on coals of embers.

It would depend on why they are wanting to move here. For a situation where there's a war and they are unsafe, or for witness protection we should help them out.

with the current housing situation, I think there needs to be stricter rules to allow people in. There are no homes for them

Control the intake of immigrants and make sure certain provinces are not overwhelmed with the influx ie. Ontario, Vancouver.
Ontarians currently feel they now have to compete with immigrants for jobs, and the colleges have filled classes with immigrants rather than students who are Canadian.

Immigrants should be assessed for economic feasibility within jobs that are having difficulty filling employment requirements. Allow for percentage of refugees and strictly screen for criminality until the criminal system is improved and stricter enforcement is implemented.

Our current policy is sufficient but we could benefit from some stricter rules about people coming into the country to have fewer people that could be dangerous

No, and follow up with the settlement and an assistance with programs for children and adults to improve their situation faster

Increase restrictions on student immigration for colleges while making it easier for skilled workers

It's fine how it is but overpopulation in the southern regions of Canada is beginning to be a slight problem.

Make it easier for people who are skilled but allow people who need to escape a warstruck and destroyed country to escape it

Less immigrants in overpopulated places such as Southern Ontario but more immigrant in places which lack a lot of people.

I think it should stay the same

No, and ensure there is housing for new immigrants so the homeless population is not substantially increasing as it currently is!

Its whatever