Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now. With protests and campaign groups springing up in certain quarters, some argue that this - together with housing shortages and rising rents - contributed to Justin Trudeau's resignation.

Many caregivers, predominantly women, now face the prospect of losing their legal status or being forced to leave Canada. This comes at a time when demand for caregivers is higher than ever, with healthcare systems and families alike relying on their contributions.

In a video posted on Trudeau’s YouTube channel in November 2024, Trudeau admitted that his government made “mistakes” in its immigration policy, which led to “bad actors” like “fake colleges” and big corporations exploiting the system for their vested interests.