In 2023, Canada spent an estimated $45–65 billion on immigration-related costs across federal, provincial, and municipal governments, according to budget documents, parliamentary budget officer estimates, and provincial disclosures. The total includes asylum housing, settlement services, healthcare, - Kotaku In Action 2

In 2023, Canada spent an estimated $45–65 billion on immigration-related costs across federal, provincial, and municipal governments, according to budget documents, parliamentary budget officer estimates, and provincial disclosures. The total includes asylum housing, settlement services, healthcare, (twitter.com)

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– LastRights 4 points 171 days ago +4 / -0

Don't worry, you need to see this as a long-term investment. Somewhere after 2100 you will reap the rewards. It will all begin to make sense then.

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– WeedleTLiar 3 points 171 days ago +3 / -0

The vast majority of immigrants are working in low wage service jobs, likely paying around $1000 per year in income tax, if that.

Assuming they only get $100,000 in spending in their first year, your estimate is still optimistic. Realistically, they will continue to consume healthcare, education, emergency services etc, and never break even.

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– LastRights 3 points 170 days ago +3 / -0

It was sarcasm. Most immigrants are a net-drain and that will only change after the fourth generation.