Once again the conservative government seems incapable or
unwilling to make decisions to create a better Canada – this time with regards
to immigration.
While the immigration minister acknowledges that Canada needs more skilled immigrants, he is only prepared to welcome more once the statistics for existing migrants improve – statistics that are the result of years of inadequate policies from Liberal and Conservative governments. This is akin to the old adage: "Punishment will continue until performance improves".
Innovative thinking is required to remove constraints to Canadian growth. What is needed is immediate action to increase the immigration for skilled and professional workers coupled with programs to:
While the immigration minister acknowledges that Canada needs more skilled immigrants, he is only prepared to welcome more once the statistics for existing migrants improve – statistics that are the result of years of inadequate policies from Liberal and Conservative governments. This is akin to the old adage: "Punishment will continue until performance improves".
Innovative thinking is required to remove constraints to Canadian growth. What is needed is immediate action to increase the immigration for skilled and professional workers coupled with programs to:
·
facilitate an
on-ramp to productive employment in their area of expertise
·
provide a
fast-track process to attain Canadian accreditation for their qualifications
(starting before they reach Canada)
·
provide ESL / FSL
training as required
With such programs in place the
rest of the world would see Canada as a country that not only welcomes new immigrants
but also provides real opportunity for them to be productive and successful in
their new home. Over time these programs would also rectify the statistics that
the immigration minister is rightly concerned about.
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