Poll: Canadians Distrust Refugees More Than Other Immigrants

In the first eight months of 2025, Canada saw a 32.7% drop in asylum claims, except for a 130% increase from Haiti amid ongoing violence and poverty. A national poll revealed that 43% of Canadians distrust refugees, particularly among immigrants and non-whites, contrasting with higher trust levels for immigrants overall. The decline in refugee claims is linked to perceptions of illegitimacy in asylum requests, contributing to increased distrust. Trust levels varied geographically, with the lowest in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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