US election results may impact Canada’s newcomer composition
The result of the presidential election may not lead to a significant increase in the immigration of Americans to Canada, but it may affect the Canadian immigrant population structure, including refugees. The Star newspaper quoted a survey conducted by polling firm Legard and the Association for Canadian Studies, showing that after the number of new immigrants has fallen for several months due to the pandemic, people are hesitant about accepting more immigrants again. 52% of respondents said that they hope that in the next 12 months, the number of immigrants can be kept at a low level. US President Donald Trump tightened immigration policies after he took office in 2017, and Canada used this opportunity to attract more people by sending out welcoming signals.
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