A new CityNews poll conducted by Canada Pulse Insights reveals that many Calgarians continue to feel the strain of immigration on local services, housing, and employment—even as Ottawa slows the pace of newcomers.

According to the survey, only 25 per cent of respondents believe the federal government is doing a better job of managing immigration than last year. Nearly half say there’s been no change, while 27 per cent feel the situation has worsened.

The poll highlights growing frustration around housing availability, with two-thirds of Calgarians attributing the crisis more to population pressures than to landlord practices. Additionally, 52 per cent blame hospital overcrowding on immigration levels rather than a shortage of medical professionals.

John Wright, CEO of Canada Pulse Insig

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