New immigrants are worried about Canada's economy, new survey finds

Hardships have a quarter of newcomers considering leaving Canada altogether, while two-thirds still stand by their decision to immigrate

Nearly six out of ten newcomers to Canada (59 per cent) have a low degree of confidence about economic conditions in the country, according to a new Leger poll.

Economic concerns were widely shared among immigrants to Canada, with more than half (51 per cent) classifying their financial situation as poor. By comparison, just a third of Canadian citizens describe their finances in similar terms, the survey found, which will be discussed in a webinar on Wednesday.