Canada is increasingly denying entry to foreign travelers and approving fewer visas amid rising concerns about housing shortages and high costs attributed to immigration. Government data reveals that Canada refused entry to 5,853 travelers in July 2024, the highest number since at least January 2019. The Trudeau administration, trailing in polls ahead of the 2025 election, is tightening immigration policies in response to public sentiment that the country is admitting too many immigrants. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) attributes the increase in rejections to changes in migration patterns and emphasizes case-by-case assessments. The ratio of refused visitor visa applications to approved ones reached its highest point since the peak of the pandemic, with declines also noted in approved study and work permits.