Immigration will be central to Canada's next election

Significance With numbers of immigrants rising in recent years, the issue of immigration is now a central issue in national politics. Both the Conservatives and Liberals are adjusting long-held positions on the matter in response to voter concerns about the impact on housing, education and employment. Impacts Immigration will be channeled towards smaller, less-populated cities and regions, to take the strain off large urban centres. More provinces, following Quebec’s lead, may begin to agitate for greater control over immigration policy. In the medium term, falling immigration levels will put strain on Canada’s tax revenues and pension incomes.