Modern Industrial
Opposition to immigration increases as Canadians find out the actual number of immigrants: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4619762
They note that there are about 30% of respondents always against, and the same amount always for. This shift is about 9% of the rest when they discover actual immigration is .7% of pop instead of .4%
I had to pass a battery of tests assessing education, health, fluency, etc - and entry was *still* dependent on having a job in Canada.
Modern Industrial
I mean, my wife and I are ideal candidates for Immigration. Advanced degrees, good health, fluent English speakers, long careers still ahead of us.
And the immigration process still a) cost $K's and b) would have failed unless we already had a job here.
Most immigrants to Canada are like us - worked hard to get here, and significant contributors right out of the gate. The blanket opposition to immigration - plus increased skepticism with greater numbers - mystifies me.
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