A definitive guide to a perplexing and increasingly polarized topic, Immigration and Canada distills the latest research into a highly accessible account, explaining how Canadas immigration system works, both domestically and within the context of international migration, and how profoundly it shapes the lives of newcomers and the fabric of Canadian society.

Written for readers unfamiliar with the field, the book delivers information concisely in a lively Q&A format, without sacrificing analytical depth. As well as providing a helpful backgrounder, the authors address more complex and delicate questions Is immigration good for the economy? Are immigrants learning the official languages? Are immigrants driving the housing crisis? Is Canadian immigration policy still racially biased? responding with clear, evidence-based analysis. This primer offers a welcome understanding of Canadas immigration system, its historical development and current pressures, the politics of immigration across the country including Quebec, and critical data on immigration and integration trends.

Amid widespread misinformation, Immigration and Canada fosters informed debate on one of todays most topical issues.