In late 2025, Canada experienced a significant shift in immigration attitudes, marking a transition from a generally positive view to a negative one, with 58% of Canadians believing there is too much immigration. The federal budget cut the cap on temporary residents from 675,000 to 385,000, coinciding with a population decline of 76,000—the largest since the 1940s. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government aims to reduce temporary residents to 5% and new permanent residents to under 1% by 2027, reflecting a more calculated approach to immigration. This change, driven by public sentiment and economic considerations, particularly affects foreign students, with a notable decrease in permits issued, especially to applicants from India.
