Nearly two-thirds of Canadians believe there are “too many” immigrants currently in the country, according to a new national poll.

The survey, conducted by Leger for the Association of Canadians Studies (ACS), suggests an emerging national consensus on the matter. While slightly over a fifth of respondents felt Canada’s immigration levels were “about the right number,” just two per cent thought the country allowed in “too few” people and 65 per cent said there are too many.

Those most opposed to Canada's high immigration levels were those from the lowest rung of the economic ladder, the survey found{ai:summary}<p>A recent national poll indicates that nearly two-thirds of Canadians believe there are "too many" immigrants in the country. Conducted by Leger for the Association of Canadians Studies, the survey reveals a growing consensus on immigration levels. </p><p>Only 21% of respondents felt the current immigration levels were appropriate, while 2% believed there were too few immigrants. #society</p>

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians feel immigration levels too high: poll

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