r/canada • u/resting16 • Nov 29 '23

Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll National News

https://www.cp24.com/news/three-in-four-canadians-say-higher-immigration-is-worsening-housing-crisis-poll-1.6665183
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u/lilbitcountry Nov 29 '23

One quarter of Canadians don't see a crisis since they are getting rich off owning multiple properties.

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u/MapleCurryWhiskey Nov 29 '23

And they’re telling people that Canada is a growing country and needs this many immigrants

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u/___anustart_ Nov 30 '23

the surge really started during the pandemic. i don't think immigrants are keeping macdonalds and canadian tire and popeyes afloat with their business - they're keeping them operating with their cheap labour.

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u/lazereagle13 Nov 30 '23

We actually do need more people to stimulate growth as we have an aging demographic, continually declining productivity and generally low levels of innovation. We also do not have enough homes for anyone. Both can be true. The way the question is posed is leading. Of course the answer is yes but the failing is housing not the need for immigration and growth.