Majority of Canadians want fewer immigrants in 2027: Nanos

CTV News · Archie Niari · 2026-11-05 11:42 UTC

A majority of Canadians want the country to accept fewer immigrants and temporary residents next year, according to a new Nanos Research survey commissioned by CTV News.

A majority of Canadians want the country to accept fewer immigrants and temporary residents next year, according to a new Nanos Research survey commissioned by CTV News, as the country continues to grapple with immigration levels and their impact on housing, services and the economy.

The survey found that 52.3 per cent of respondents believe Canada should accept fewer immigrants and temporary residents in 2027, compared with 33.5 per cent who want the numbers to remain about the same.

Just 8.4 per cent said Canada should accept more, while 5.9 per cent were unsure.

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