Alina Sutter

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  • Postdoctoral Associate, Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST), Western University
An Air Canada plane at Pearson Airport in Toronto. By emphasizing both control and the benefits of immigration, leaders can preserve positive attitudes toward immigrants. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Canada’s immigration strategy: How reduced targets can preserve positive attitudes

Victoria Esses, Western University and Alina Sutter, Western University

The recently announced cuts to Canada’s immigration targets for the coming years are essential to maintain Canadians’ support for immigration and positive attitudes toward immigrants.
Stereotypes about the elderly having more than their fair share can be heightened during times of crisis when resources are seen to be scarce. (Shutterstock)

The pandemic played into ageist stereotypes, but intergenerational contact and co‑operation can overcome them

Victoria Esses, Western University; Alina Sutter, Western University; Joanie Bouchard, Université de Sherbrooke ; Kate Choi, Western University; Mamta Vaswani, Western University, and Patrick Denice, Western University

To reduce ageist perceptions of older people, we should encourage collectivist norms and the importance of acting for the common good.

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