Trump claims Canada 'destroying itself' with unchecked immigration; ministers call claims false
U.S. president alleges millions entering without security checks; Ottawa says immigration has actually been reduced.
What to know
- Trump claimed Canada is 'destroying itself' by allowing millions in 'unchecked and unvetted,' but provided no evidence for the assertion.
- Canada's government has actually reduced immigration intake: temporary resident arrivals fell 66% in early 2026 vs. 2024, and all arrivals undergo comprehensive security screening.
- Canadian officials and citizens pushed back hard on social media, with former immigration minister Marc Miller declining to dignify the comments and users pointing to actual policy changes under PM Carney.
The dispute Whether Trump's attack is worth refuting or should be ignored as attention-seeking—some want vigorous fact-checking, others argue the media should simply stop covering his false claims. · positions read across 34 posts and comments
Trump's claims are false; Canada has already implemented strict immigration controls and all arrivals undergo security screening.
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“Trump says Canada is "destroying itself" and claims millions are coming in "unchecked and unvetted." No evidence. Canada has actually REDUCED immigration intake.”
pawbaby2.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Stop covering Trump's statements; ignore him to deprive him of attention and media oxygen.
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“Why are we still giving him attention he so desperately craves. As a country we need to just ignore him at this point I'm so tired of opening my phone everyday to just see "Trump says this" "Trump says that"”
_eggsforbreakfast · Reddit ↗
Past immigration levels did create real economic strain; Carney's slowdown is necessary but doesn't erase past damage.
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“You're really trying to tell me that voters had more impact than 3 Manitobas worth of people arriving in Canada in 10 years? The cost of housing has increased in small cities all across Canada exponentially.”
Atlis_TV · Reddit ↗
Donald Trump U.S. PresidentMarc Miller Former immigration minister
Mark Carney Prime Minister of Canada
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Canadians on social media dismiss Trump's claims, cite actual policy changes
Posts on Bluesky and comments on Reddit contested Trump's assertions. A Bluesky user noted "Canada has actually REDUCED immigration intake" and called for Trump to focus on his own country. Another post stated "No evidence" for Trump's claims. Reddit commenters highlighted that strict immigration policies have already been implemented, with one immigrant noting "Since the end of Trudeau, early Carney leadership, immigration has become very very strict."
“Trump says Canada is "destroying itself" and claims millions are coming in "unchecked and unvetted." No evidence. Canada has actually REDUCED immigration intake.”
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first by Anadolu Agency, 15h ago · also CBC, Globe and Mail
3 more headlines
- Trump says Canada is 'destroying itself' with immigration. Ministers say that's bogus CBC · 14h ago
- Trump says Canada is ‘destroying itself’ with ‘unchecked’ immigration The Globe and Mail · 14h ago
- Trump says Canada is 'destroying itself' with immigration. Ministers say that's bogus | CBC News Mastodon · 7m ago
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Trump says Canada is “destroying itself” and claims millions are coming in “unchecked and unvetted.” No evidence. Canada has actually REDUCED immigration intake. Trump should worry about his own country. Canada will decide Canada’s future. 🇨🇦 #USDemocracy #RisingBlue #ElbowsUp #CanadaStrong
2 more of the top 3 · 34 posts in this stretch
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TRUMP SLAMS CANADA’S IMMIGRATION POLICY
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A cursory look at immigration levels sees an out-migration as a direct result of Carney's immigration reform. The Carney government has reduced immigration by lowering permanent resident caps, restricting temporary resident inflows, and implementing stricter border and refugee policies as outlined in the Government of Canada levels plan. [ 1 , 2 ]…
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Federal ministers reject Trump claims as unfounded — Canadian federal ministers responded that Trump's comments are ill-informed and grossly inaccurate. Former immigration minister Marc Miller said he does not think Trump's comments are "worth dignifying," stating "We have a controlled immigration system." Officials pointed to actual data: Canada has reduced immigration intake over the past two years, temporary resident arrivals were 66% lower between January-July 2026 compared to the same period in 2024, and all visitors undergo comprehensive security screening.
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Trump claims Canada 'destroying itself' with unchecked immigration — In a social media post, U.S. President Donald Trump accused Canada of allowing millions of people into the country "essentially unchecked and unvetted," saying this is causing unspecified problems and describing it as a "Liberal takeover that will end very badly." He also claimed the immigration policy is resulting in high unemployment.
What people are saying 21 voices from 3 sites · best of 34 · verbatim
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the career history of Pierre Polievre What career history? Are you talking about the career politician that never had a real job in his (adult) life? The guy that qualified for a full pension at age 31 ? That guy?
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When 🇨🇦 booted out grandad the USA gained the lowest of scum Drumpfs. No tariff applied either free of charge.
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Why is Trump lying even news anymore. https://www. cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-can ada-immigration-unemployment-9.7355556
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If there is still anyone out there who believes Trump’s bogus claims about Canada, here is a full fact-check and rejection of his latest lie, this one about our immigration. #CanadaStrong
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Who cares dude. Release the Epstein files Trump says Canada is 'destroyi... https://www. cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-can ada-immigration-unemployment-9.7355556
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https://opendatacanada.ca/articles/canada-population-revision-q2-2026 Looks like revised data over the past 3 quarters actually supports a population increase.
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Sure but not likely at this point imo. Maybe if the cons had a leader that could actually present themselves well.
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You’re really trying to tell me that voters had more impact than 3 Manitobas worth of people arriving in Canada in 10 years? Thats truly laughable. This problem exists everywhere not just in major metropolitan areas. The cost of housing has increased in small cities all across Canada exponentially. Immigration is more than just a factor for wage…
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That's a cool perspective. I appreciate that. So, removing all immigrants makes everything more affordable? I assume it's a little more complicated than that, which is kind of my point. I appreciate your point.
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The GOP’s immigration politics have a pretty glaring historical hypocrisy: campaign against immigrants, then go back to the corporations that rely on their labor and consumers. Capitalism still needs workers, customers, and someone willing to do the jobs for the wages being offered. For decades, businesses have benefited from immigrant labor while…
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It’s funny, there’s this old Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episode where all of the advertisements come to life and start destroying Springfield. Lisa realizes if you don’t look at them they lose their power and become inanimate objects again. With Trump or influencers etc. in my head I still sing her song “just don’t look, just don’t look”
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yea good on him for that . however he still losing my vote next election based on his recent onimous bill will gladly tick ndp in 2029 election ballot
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Yeah, it's not great, but going into a temporary visa of any kind you should be treating that as something with a finite amount of time. It sucks if someone has set up roots in terms of relationships or family, but that was their call to make knowing they weren't yet meant to stay here long term.
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For 1 year after letting in 10 years of immigration or about 4 million people over the 2022-2024 period which we are still suffering the effects of. I'm not impressed at all.
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Our healthcare is significantly better the US. Rated every single year. Objectively. You are wrong and spewing out garbage. On top if that....healthcare is provincial . So even your issues with healthcare you are not directing at the proper goverment. We in Ontario for instance can blame Ford. To which it is his fault.
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Like I've said when this was brought up recently: "As someone who came to Canada 10 years ago, studied, currently working and recently became a permanent resident. It's crazy to still hear the immigration talking-point. Since the end of Trudeau, early Carney leadership, immigration has become very very strict. Unless you're highly qualified…
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There is an article right above this that says we're at the lowest population growth since World War 1. He is in fact wrong.
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I didn’t ask you to tell me personally. I’m aware of my surroundings. I know about you guys. You don’t have to hand it to Trump anymore than you have to hand it to Hitler bud. But you can’t even pipe down for a second when that sweet opportunity to beak off about “reasonable concerns” pops up, can you? Transparent. Your enthusiasm betrays your…
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Yes let’s permanently alter the character of our country for cheap labour and to own the Americans. A true Canadian has no identity except that he is not an American
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Yes. Numbers tell one story, and losing your child would hit differently. The anadians that survive can expect to live 3 to 4 years longer thank counterparts to the south.
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Why are we still giving him attention he so desperately craves. As a country we need to just ignore him at this point I’m so tired of opening my phone everyday to just see “Trump says this” “Trump says that” “Trump blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.” His opinions are worthless his ideas are shit and he is ruining the United States and Canada will…