Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now. With protests and campaign groups springing up in certain quarters, some argue that this - together with housing shortages and rising rents - contributed to Justin Trudeau's resignation.

Many caregivers, predominantly women, now face the prospect of losing their legal status or being forced to leave Canada. This comes at a time when demand for caregivers is higher than ever, with healthcare systems and families alike relying on their contributions.

Experts have told Newsweek that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation will mean "very little" for immigration policy in practice.