According to the statistics, native Canadians do not seem to be in control of many cities anymore:
Canada
45%–48% of the population is first and second generation immigrants
30%–40% of eligible voters are first and second generation immigrants
Temporary residents, which include international students and foreign workers, make up about 7.1% of the population, or around 3 million people, as of early 2025.
Specifically, there are approximately 546,562 international students and 1.5 million temporary foreign workers in Canada, with another 312,010 holding both permits.
Ontario
55%–60% of the population is first and second generation immigrants
40%–50% of eligible voters are first and second generation immigrants
Toronto
65%–75% of the population is first and secondgeneration immigrants
50%-60%of eligible voters are first and second generation immigrant
Brampton
80%–90% of the population is first and second generation immigrants
60%–70% of eligible voters are first and second generation immigrants
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Alberta
•~45%–55% of the population is first- and second-generation immigrants
•~35%–45% of eligible voters are first- and second-generation immigrants
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Calgary
•~55%–65% of the population is first- and second-generation immigrants
•~45%–55% of eligible voters are first- and second-generation immigrants
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Vancouver (metro)
•~65%–75% of the population is first- and second-generation immigrants
•~50%–60% of eligible voters are first- and second-generation immigrants
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Quebec
•~30%–40% of the population is first- and second-generation immigrants
•~25%–35% of eligible voters are first- and second-generation immigrant
Montreal
•~55%–65% of the population is first- and second-generation immigrants
•~45%–55% of eligible voters are first- and second-generation immigrant
The largest groups by country of origin are Haiti (8.6%), Algeria (6.9%), Italy (6.4%), France (6.2%), Morocco (5.9%), China (4.7%), Lebanon (3%), Philippines (3%), Romania (2%), Iran (1.9%), India (1.8%), Egypt (1.7%), USA (1.7%), and Syria (1.6%)
the majority are economic migrants, about 27.5% were family-sponsored, and 16% are refugees. The strong North African/Arab presence distinguishes Montreal significantly from Toronto or Vancouver, driven by Quebec’s preference for French speaking immigrants.