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Canadian’s Attitudes Toward Immigration in the COVID-19 Era

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  • K. Bruce Newbold

    (Environment & Society McMaster University, Canada.)

  • Sarah Wayland

    (Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council Hamilton Economic Development, Hamilton.)

  • Olive Wahoush

    (School of Nursing McMaster University, Canada.)

  • Yudara Weerakoon

    (Community Access and Engagement Mohawk College, Canada.)

Abstract

Canada depends on immigration for economic and demographic growth. But fears of COVID-19 and attempts to control its spread have resulted in governments closing borders and/or restricting immigration. Concurrently, increased discrimination against people from Asia, and immigrants in general, has been observed. Based on a national survey, this paper examines whether Canadian’s attitudes toward immigration have shifted with the pandemic. Results suggest that Canadians have concerns regarding immigration and would prefer to see immigration numbers reduced. Increased racism and discrimination directed toward immigrants and racialized individuals is also noted.

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  • K. Bruce Newbold & Sarah Wayland & Olive Wahoush & Yudara Weerakoon, 2021. "Canadian’s Attitudes Toward Immigration in the COVID-19 Era," Migration Letters, Migration Letters, vol. 18(4), pages 401-412, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:mig:journl:v:18:y:2021:i:4:p:401-412
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33182/ml.v18i4.1232
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