Trudeau’s Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, who originally came to Canada as a refugee from Somalia, expressed concern over the results of the survey claiming that concerns over infrastructure and housing could be solved with investment rather than reducing new arrivals. “The equation is quite simple. Attracting and retaining newcomers with the needed skills equals a recipe for success for Canada’s rural and northern communities,” Hussen said. The CAQ won a historic provincial election victory last year after promising smaller government and protecting the Quebec border against illegal migrant crossings. François Legault, leader of the CAQ, argued for tougher migration policies last year saying, “We do not want to keep too many people who do not accept our language, our values and to participate in the workforce.”