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flag Immigrants are more likely than Canadian-born citizens to value core Canadian principles and report higher life satisfaction, though immigration contributed only 10%–11% to home price increases from 2006 to 2021.

flag A Statistics Canada survey from 2020–2021 of over 34,000 people found immigrants were more likely than Canadian-born citizens to view human rights, respect for the law, gender equality, cultural diversity, and respect for Indigenous cultures as core Canadian values, especially those who arrived at age 13 or older. flag Immigrants also reported higher life satisfaction, possibly due to optimism about the future. flag While immigration contributes to housing demand, studies show it accounted for only 10% to 11% of home price increases from 2006 to 2021, with broader economic factors playing larger roles. flag Experts note values and attitudes align over time, and officials stress immigration is not the primary driver of rising home costs.

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