"Poilievre’s response has been restrained and tactically brilliant and may be summed up as 'It's the numbers, stupid.' He’s focusing on how immigration levels during a cost-of-living crisis strain housing and health services, which resonates with voters who feel these impacts directly. He’s managing to craft his objections while still appearing concerned about immigrants’ struggles, demonstrating wisdom in his approach."
"The increase in immigration levels coincided with a pandemic-induced cost-of-living crisis and put a strain on our already-challenged health services. It exposed a housing shortage which has contributed to making homeownership more elusive while driving rents into unaffordable levels. This context creates fertile ground for Poilievre’s argument against the current immigration target levels, allowing him to reflect public hesitation while maintaining broader support from immigrant communities."
[
Collection
]
[
|
...
]