Is Canada prioritizing the wrong people? We, the undersigned, demand the government hit pause on the current, unsustainable refugee resettlement program. Our nation is drowning in problems, and our leadership seems content to throw money at outsiders while Canadians struggle.

Our overburdened systems are on the brink:

Skyrocketing housing costs: The average home price in Canada surpassed $800,000 in February 2024, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association [source: Canadian Real Estate Association]. This is a staggering increase, pushing homeownership out of reach for many Canadians. Renters are no better off, with average rents exceeding $2,000 monthly in major cities [source: Rentals.ca].
Healthcare wait times: A 2023 Fraser Institute study revealed that Canadians wait an average of 9.4 weeks for specialist care [source: Fraser Institute]. This means Canadians are often forced to delay critical treatments or seek expensive private alternatives.
Education in crisis: Canadian classrooms are overcrowded, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23:1 according to the OECD [source: OECD]. This lack of resources hinders student achievement and creates a stressful learning environment.
Strained social safety nets: Food bank usage in Canada has skyrocketed by 30% since 2019 [source: Feed Ontario]. Regular food prices have also surged, with Statistics Canada reporting a year-over-year increase of 21.4% for groceries purchased from stores in April 2024 [source: Statistics Canada]. This is putting a tremendous strain on low-income Canadians and forcing them to make difficult choices between food and other necessities.
Crumbling infrastructure: Canada's infrastructure is aging and in need of repair. A 2022 report by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities estimated a $125-billion infrastructure deficit [source: Federation of Canadian Municipalities]. This lack of investment is impacting everything from roads and bridges to public transit.
Stagnant wages: Average wages in Canada have grown by only 2% per year over the past five years, failing to keep pace with inflation which currently sits at 7.1% [source: Statistics Canada]. This is shrinking paychecks and reducing the purchasing power of Canadians.
High taxes: Canadians face a high tax burden, with the average federal and provincial tax rate exceeding 40% [source: Fraser Institute]. Combined with stagnant wages, this leaves many Canadians struggling to make ends meet. The high tax burden also discourages investment and economic growth.
Unsustainable pensions: Canada's public pension system, Old Age Security (OAS) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP), are facing long-term challenges due to the aging population. The government is considering reforms that could reduce benefits or increase contribution rates for future generations [source: Parliamentary Budget Office].

Stagnant GDP: Canada's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth has been sluggish in recent years. In the first quarter of 2024, GDP grew at an annualized rate of only 1.7%, well below the historical average [source: Statistics Canada]. This sluggish growth is failing to create enough jobs, tax revenue, and funding for essential services.

One solution is clear:

Stop the mass influx of refugees and divert those resources to fix our broken systems. Let's prioritize the well-being of our own citizens before taking on additional burdens. The money allocation for refugees requires to be used in some other important aspects instead in current situation.

Demand action from the government!

We urge all Canadians who are fed up with the status quo to sign this petition and send a strong message. Our country needs to heal and focus on its own people for a change!