thePodcast: New poll on Canadian immigration attitudes. Plus, the PNE's castles made of sand.

August 17, 2025 00:24:57
thePodcast: New poll on Canadian immigration attitudes. Plus, the PNE's castles made of sand.
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thePodcast: New poll on Canadian immigration attitudes. Plus, the PNE's castles made of sand.

Aug 17 2025 | 00:24:57

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Show Notes

For the week of Aug. 17, 2025: Eight years ago this week, a handful of anti-immigration protesters was greeted by an estimated 4,000 counter-protesters outside Vancouver city hall. There was mainstream consensus that Canada was open to newcomers, to help build the country.  Fast-forward to 2025. Canadians are rethinking their attitudes toward immigration, driven by declines in healthcare, education and housing affordability.  Around four-in-10 respondents to a new poll by Research Co say immigration is having a negative effect on the country. More than half those aged 55 and up want less immigration, followed by 40% of respondents aged 35-to-54.  […]

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