http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/immigration-system-increase-mccallum-1.3812749

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A high-powered group of external advisers is calling for a dramatic increase in Canada's immigration levels, but Immigration Minister John McCallum says that might be too ambitious.

McCallum said Wednesday he's read the report by the Advisory Council on Economic Growth that calls for a 50-per-cent increase in targets to 450,000 people a year.

The measure would target skilled, entrepreneurial newcomers in an attempt to stimulate economic growth.

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The 14-member panel, chaired by Dominic Barton of the firm McKinsey and Co., is to deliver a set of recommendations to Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Thursday.

McCallum said meeting the target suggested by Barton's group would be costly and might not find broad national support.

"The figure he gives is a huge figure," McCallum said. "But this is not a universal view across the country."

Discussions are continuing and the government will announce immigration targets for 2017 next month, McCallum added.

McCallum's cabinet colleague, Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains, told The Canadian Press on Wednesday that he's "worked very closely" with Barton's panel, and favours increased immigration levels. But he stopped short of endorsing the target in Barton's report.

"Clearly he's demonstrating an opportunity for Canada," Bains said. "We value our diversity, we value our multicultural society and we recognize immigration is an opportunity to create jobs."

The need for skilled labour

Bains said the government would need to sell the idea of higher immigration levels to the public.

"We, as a government, need to focus on communicating the benefits of growing the economy and part of that growth is investing in people and part of that equation is immigration."

Bains said bringing in more skilled workers is part of the government's broader agenda that includes investing in research and development, creating jobs and helping companies grow.

A survey released by Canadian Manufactures and Exporters said the most pressing challenge facing its member companies is "attracting or retaining skilled labour."

The response came from a survey and roundtable discussions with 1,300 member companies.

Matthew Wilson, the organization's senior vice president, said manufacturers have traditionally looked beyond Canada's border to find skilled workers.

"If we can expand that, that's good," he said in an interview.

Slower growth ahead

But the government needs to do more to make sure the immigrants they allow into Canada actually have skills that are needed, Wilson added.

"Just bringing in more immigrants isn't going to solve the skills-gap problem if they don't have the skills Canadian companies need."

The continuing need to address the country's sluggish economy was underscored Wednesday as the Bank of Canada downgraded its growth prediction.

The bank's latest outlook projected a real GDP expansion of 1.1 per cent this year, down from its earlier 1.3 per cent forecast.

Governor Stephen Poloz listed immigration as "one of the ingredients" for helping to reverse declining growth.

© The Canadian Press, 2016 

I can't believe McCallum had those thoughts. He must be drying out. Has anyone ever explained how "diversity" has helped Canada? I don't ever remember it being mentioned during Oshawa's Fiesta Week during its heydey.

Some talk on the CBC this morning & the reporter said most immigrants settle in the big cities, which doesn't help declining populations in rural & small town Canada. The reason those populations are declining is that there are no jobs there. Why would it make sense to plunk immigrants down in areas of unemployment? In Apsley, Asians already own the motel/restaurant and the "general store". I can't think of any other businesses they'd be interested in.  

22 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

person makes someone drop a 185k a year job so you can take that job is the definition of WEASEL SELFSERVING LIAR but some people like this type of person and see them as Iconic heroes

You really think PP isn't exactly what you state here word for word?

That's what Carney did.

TRUMP will stop Russia war Putin respects him

War escalated

War now entering Poland

Putin controls Trump with videos

What a great negotiator Trump has proven to be certainly one of a kind

Congrats Canada, you're number #1. From the bottom that is.

Are elbows still up?

Poor Fail.

20 hours ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Congrats Canada, you're number #1. From the bottom that is.

Are elbows still up?

Poor Fail.

I have said this before, I feel for you that you don't have enough to get by and struggle daily in Canada to even eat. I am fortunate to be able to eat and pay my bills do activities and have a great life in Canada. I see Canada as a great country to live in whle you see nothing but despair, do you think that may be one of your issues?

Some people succeed do to hard work while others depend on Government and Memes to get ahead

Which are you AC?

side note they should check spelling before releasing made up stats

Edited September 11, 20251 yr by 1trailmaker

8 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

I have said this before, I feel for you that you don't have enough to get by and struggle daily in Canada to even eat. I am fortunate to be able to eat and pay my bills do activities and have a great life in Canada. I see Canada as a great country to live in whle you see nothing but despair, do you think that may be one of your issues?

Some people succeed do to hard work while others depend on Government and Memes to get ahead

Which are you AC?

side note they should check spelling before releasing made up stats

The kids are fucked in this country because of fucking morons like you.

17 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said:

The kids are fucked in this country because of fucking morons like you.

lol I said it before some kids will depend on Government while others will move ahead.

My kids all do well in Canada they work hard and profit from their efforts.....

I have nothing to do with how a Young person goes about their life, I assume you have spewed you hate and despair to your son for decades and he is paying for it now, no job and never going to amount to anything.

I speak positive about Canada and daily life so my kids are going about their lives happy and it has paid off.

I can only imagine the hate and anger you spew at home

Sometimes Parents anger doesn't help their children

It never does. His whole home life is completely jacked but he is certified nuts.

8 hours ago, 1trailmaker said:

I speak positive about Canada and daily life so my kids are going about their lives happy and it has paid off.

you’re so full of shit, what were you saying about Harper?

1 hour ago, toslow said:

you’re so full of shit, what were you saying about Harper?

WE didn't have a Harper thread we only bashed Wynne and McGuinty LIBERAL on Provincial level - back then the Premier was responsible for all closures or any bad and today it is the FEDS fault. As you can read we don't post about DOUG. Just like there will never be a PP thread here the topic will switch to Provincial liberals again

Facts are that the HATE follows the Liberals - Very hateful people post lies daily for people like you to go nuts for

1 hour ago, toslow said:

you’re so full of shit, what were you saying about Harper?

Harper did have the

longest recession

had the most recessions

2nd most debt

high gas prices (but enjoyed high oil prices too)

given a 13 billion surplus turned that into 55 billion deficit

6 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

Harper did have the

longest recession

had the most recessions

2nd most debt

high gas prices (but enjoyed high oil prices too)

given a 13 billion surplus turned that into 55 billion deficit

Also handed over a balanced budget, can you please remind me who had the biggest debt without lying about it?

Fuck it you'll just try to lie so i'll post it for you

Which Canadian government created the most debt?

AI Overview

The Trudeau government has accumulated the largest amount of federal debt in Canadian history by a wide margin, particularly during the period from 2020 to 2023, which saw the four highest years of inflation-adjusted per-person federal debt. While Sir Robert Borden significantly increased per-person debt during WWI, and William Lyon Mackenzie King during WWII and the Great Depression, the sheer magnitude of the Trudeau government's debt accumulation, even after accounting for the pandemic, surpasses previous levels.  

we are in a recession now, just turn on the tap and let the dept flow.

You should be honest with your kids and tell them the truth that their future is fucked from the liberals stupidity

13 minutes ago, toslow said:

Also handed over a balanced budget, can you please remind me who had the biggest debt without lying about it?

Fuck it you'll just try to lie so i'll post it for you

Which Canadian government created the most debt?

AI Overview

The Trudeau government has accumulated the largest amount of federal debt in Canadian history by a wide margin, particularly during the period from 2020 to 2023, which saw the four highest years of inflation-adjusted per-person federal debt. While Sir Robert Borden significantly increased per-person debt during WWI, and William Lyon Mackenzie King during WWII and the Great Depression, the sheer magnitude of the Trudeau government's debt accumulation, even after accounting for the pandemic, surpasses previous levels.  

we are in a recession now, just turn on the tap and let the dept flow.

yes Trudeau has more due to COVID shutdowns no doubt about that

HARPER was given a 13 surplus and ended up even (10 billion deferred but never mind that) not sure how you think that was a great a achievement

Funny you don't care the spending Doug has done more to my point earlier about ONEWAY WING NUTS

14 minutes ago, toslow said:

You should be honest with your kids and tell them the truth that their future is fucked from the liberals stupidity

I don't see Canada as a bad place like you seem too so I will continue the tales of good instead of your evil bs

3 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

yes Trudeau has more due to COVID shutdowns no doubt about that

HARPER was given a 13 surplus and ended up even (10 billion deferred but never mind that) not sure how you think that was a great a achievement

Funny you don't care the spending Doug has done more to my point earlier about ONEWAY WING NUTS

Here's the problem is the debt still balloned even after covid under sockboy, you only see one way and are blinder anything liberal negative

1 hour ago, toslow said:

Here's the problem is the debt still balloned even after covid under sockboy, you only see one way and are blinder anything liberal negative

You do know that there have only been 9 balanced budgets in history? fuck dude 8 are Liberals

No the deficit is not out of control if it was our rating would drop but it is still the best you can have

Debt costs you nothing this is fact of our system as we just got another iincome tax break - how is that possible ? I will let you answer

So now you're going to tell me its the tariff that caused the prices at the grocery store to rise.

Dude do better, i know that you are trying to troll but i don't think you even believe your own words

Canada's federal government achieved a balanced budget with a projected $1.4 billion surplus for the 2015-16 fiscal year, a goal fulfilled under Prime Minister Stephen Harper following the 2008 financial crisis. This balance was achieved by reducing the deficit from a height of $55.6 billion. However, Canada's federal government is currently in a deficit position, with a projected $42.2 billion deficit for the 2024 fiscal year, according to the Fraser Institute. 

This is after digging the country out of a recession brought on by the liberals

The last fiscal financially responsible PM before Harper was Mulroney

Edited September 12, 20251 yr by toslow

10 hours ago, toslow said:

Canada's federal government achieved a balanced budget with a projected $1.4 billion surplus for the 2015-16 fiscal year, a goal fulfilled under Prime Minister Stephen Harper following the 2008 financial crisis. This balance was achieved by reducing the deficit from a height of $55.6 billion. However, Canada's federal government is currently in a deficit position, with a projected $42.2 billion deficit for the 2024 fiscal year, according to the Fraser Institute. 

so FRASER was incorrect in their projection? 2024 deficit was not 42 billion like the CPC think tank projected

And like I sais Harper deferred 10 billion deficit spending in his final year which ended up on Trudeau's deficit the following year. It is alll facts documented

Funny they didn't mention the surplus given to Haper in your oneway post

11 hours ago, toslow said:

This is after digging the country out of a recession brought on by the liberals

HARPER CAUSED THE RECESSION 2 years after his election - Liberals had 8 balanced budgets in a row no Party has ever done that, Harper took over and all hell broke lose.

FACTS

no sure what you see but your desire to lie and make shit up is noted

11 hours ago, toslow said:

The last fiscal financially responsible PM before Harper was Mulroney

The most in debted PM at the time and still has not been passed 40 years ago 335 billlion in debt is close to a trillion in todays money

Gave has the biggest tax hike in history GST 7% tax on everything you do

Oof

PP is back with his slogans and TV show comparisons

Claiming Carney did nothing but sit in an office pretending to work is what a Leaderless Leader states on his first day back after losing his seat

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