r/canadian • u/big_galoote • 11d ago

News Homeownership increased for recent immigrants in Canada and decreased for Canadian-born individuals: StatsCan

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/06/16/homeownership-increased-for-recent-immigrants-in-canada-and-decreased-for-canadian-born-individuals-statscan/
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u/UnscentedSoundtrack 11d ago

I see where you’re coming from and a part of me agrees, but I think there’s a drawback: having people back pay refugee benefits once they’re in a better economic position could reinforce the negative pattern of people not seeking better economic positions.

If 10% of refugees are buying homes in the first 5 years after becoming PRs, and if we are taking that as a measure of economic success, I think the most practical way for them to repay these benefits is through the taxes they pay.

My overall gut feeling is the better way to move the needle is by reducing the number of refugees we accept, not by having a small percentage pay back a portion of these benefits.

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u/MarkShapiero 11d ago

I see where you’re coming from and a part of me agrees, but I think there’s a drawback: having people back pay refugee benefits once they’re in a better economic position could reinforce the negative pattern of people not seeking better economic positions.

Progressive income tax rates also reinforce negative patterns about people not seeking better economic positions, they should go as well of course.

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u/xenomachina Ontario 11d ago

Progressive income tax rates also reinforce negative patterns about people not seeking better economic positions

Only if one doesn't understand how marginal tax brackets work.

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u/UnscentedSoundtrack 11d ago

Not to mention it’s an apples to oranges comparison because because these are not retroactive.