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.

• McCallum acknowledges internal Liberal debate on immigration file
• Canada wants more Chinese workers, students & tourists, says McCallum
• McCallum wants to 'substantially increase' immigration to fill labour needs

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.  

1 minute ago, 1trailmaker said:

its all relative, they don't have homeless sleeping in the streets, everyone has a place to live.  Here you work and can't pay your bills and there you shit is free that you need.

Its not like the 60's anymore.   Lots of shit holes around if you are comparing to Canada cuba is 67th in the ratings.   I guess its time to invade again and put our own dictator in since its worked so well over history

My co-worker said his "friend" lived in a hovel that had a tarp for half off its roof. I guess that's better than being homeless in your books.

3 minutes ago, Puzzleboy said:

And allowing the USSR to build missile sites on the island, capable of reaching the contintent, didn't just threaten Canada and the U.S., but all of humanity. 

Only Fail could dismiss something like that. 

so has Russia now they are our buddies, oh no they aren't today, back being buddies, oh wait

complain to Diefenbaker

Just now, revrnd said:

My co-worker said his "friend" lived in a hovel that had a tarp for half off its roof. I guess that's better than being homeless in your books.

so if we invade install a new leader, that will go away?  and fend for yourself rule applied.  I know people here that have tarpped their roof because they can't afford to fix it

Have you been to Cuba? low crime, low poverty, wifi,  its not 1949

7 minutes ago, revrnd said:

If Rubio is pissed off about Justine's comments:

http://mytoba.ca/featured/marco-rubio-reacts-to-trudeaus/

I wonder what The Donald thinks?

Donald tweeted Castro is DEAD!

just like that

 

Watch American' news compared to Canadian news and see the difference

 

Just now, 1trailmaker said:

so if we invade install a new leader, that will go away?  and fend for yourself rule applied.  I know people here that have tarpped their roof because they can't afford to fix it

Have you been to Cuba? low crime, low poverty, wifi,  its not 1949

I have no need to escape our frigid winters to go south. This wasn't '1949 that my friend was down there, it was the late 90s & I doubt things have changed. If a person is only making 20 bucks a month, I bet a tarp would take up most of that revenue.

45 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

so if we invade install a new leader, that will go away?  and fend for yourself rule applied.  I know people here that have tarpped their roof because they can't afford to fix it

Have you been to Cuba? low crime, low poverty, wifi,  its not 1949

Obviously you haven't been to Cuba to say low poverty. Canada was nothing on Cubas radar until the collapse of the Soviet Union. It was Trudeau Sr who made a very controversial visit to Cuba and really began a connection between Cuba and Canada. Fidel didn't need us until then. He took Trudeau Sr visit as validation of his leadership with the rest of the world. He even took Trudeau Sr snorkelling near the Bay of Pigs 

Low poverty?  Lol.  They ALL live in poverty!!

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Period

Probably just US propaganda

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Cubans had to resort to eating anything they could find.^[7] In the Havana zoo, "The peacocks, the buffalo and even the rhea" were reported to have disappeared.^[8] Cuban domestic cats disappeared from streets to dinner tables.^[8]

Cows in the island were eaten. Before 1959, Cuba boasted as many cattle as people. Today meat is so scarce that it is a crime to kill and eat a cow.^[9] To combat illegal cow eating, the government established harsh penalties. A person can get more jail time for killing a cow (10 years in prison) than killing a human.^[10] Those who sell beef without government permission can get three to eight years in prison.^[10] Eaters of illegal beef can get three months to one year in prison.^[10]

 

Edited November 27, 20169 yr by revrnd

the Liberal supporters have told us since his election that "Canada is back!" & we'll get noticed.

Can't think of a more prominent paper to be recognised by in the US & UK

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/11/26/trudeau-called-castro-a-remarkable-leader-twitter-imagined-what-he-would-say-about-stalin/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/27/trudeaueulogies-justin-trudeaus-warm-tribute-fidel-castro-mocked/

Edited November 27, 20169 yr by revrnd

Absolute fucking fool.  We'll be the laughing stock of the world by end of day, Monday. 

Edited November 27, 20169 yr by Puzzleboy

21 minutes ago, Puzzleboy said:

Absolute fucking fool.  We'll be the laughing stock of the world by end of day, Monday. 

That's okay because Canada is back. Sunny ways

It's like people ask, "Why does Trudeau dwell on getting a seat on the UN's Security Council when it accomplishes nothing & turns a blind eye to despots?" When Trudumb goes to Havana, I wonder how many other heads of state will attend? Maybe he'll be able to sit @ the grown up table.

Had to laugh watching the group shot of the Francophonie conference. Numbnut was the 1st clown to start waving @ the camera. We've got a fucking 12 year old running the country.

Agreed, and the UN is a joke nowadays.  Allowing membership to non-democracies is proof positive of it's uselessness. 

10 hours ago, Puzzleboy said:

Low poverty?  Lol.  They ALL live in poverty!!

 

Everyone is poor and the same, all dependent on government.  The guys who haul garbage make about the same as the guys performing open heart surgery.  A Libtard utopia.  The government is rich.

 

 

7 hours ago, revrnd said:

It's like people ask, "Why does Trudeau dwell on getting a seat on the UN's Security Council when it accomplishes nothing & turns a blind eye to despots?" When Trudumb goes to Havana, I wonder how many other heads of state will attend? Maybe he'll be able to sit @ the grown up table.

Had to laugh watching the group shot of the Francophonie conference. Numbnut was the 1st clown to start waving @ the camera. We've got a fucking 12 year old running the country.

You noticed his waving hand too. Don't forget the dumb toothy grin you'd expect when you tell a little kid to smile 

2 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Everyone is poor and the same, all dependent on government.  The guys who haul garbage make about the same as the guys performing open heart surgery.  A Libtard utopia.  The government is rich.

 

 

What's wrong with that. After all they live in bliss and harmony with the government providing everything they need.

The UN hasn't been relevant in over 50 years and won't be anytime soon.

1 minute ago, 02sled said:

What's wrong with that. After all they live in bliss and harmony with the government providing everything they need.

 

At least there is no envy between one another.  They have everything they need 3 square meals a day, you can check out any time you like, but never leave.  Hotel California or prison gives you the same.

2 hours ago, 02sled said:

You noticed his waving hand too. Don't forget the dumb toothy grin you'd expect when you tell a little kid to smile 

I wasn't looking for him in the crowd (not really paying much attention to the story), then I saw a hand waving in a crowd of people standing. Then I realized it was the moron.

http://ipolitics.ca/2016/11/26/trudeau-attacked-worldwide-for-castro-statement/

"Canada IS back" 

Is it any wonder we're insignificant on the world stage?

The idiot goes worldwide preaching to countries about how they should conduct their internal affairs & tells us he raises human rights when he meets world leaders. I wonder if he's going to be able to attend this:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/gay-rights-activists-march-delhi-parade-113038970.html

Edited November 27, 20169 yr by revrnd

2 minutes ago, revrnd said:

The idiot goes worldwide preaching to countries about how they should conduct his affairs & tells us he raises human rights when he meets world leaders. I wonder if he'sgoing to beable to attend this:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/gay-rights-activists-march-delhi-parade-113038970.html

He'd rather be trotting around the globe rather than be in his office in Ottawa doing HIS REAL JOB. If there is any way possible to fit it into his already full schedule of world travel and have us pay for it I am sure he would be there like a dirty shirt.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/no-electoral-reform-until-enough-canadians-want-it-monsef-says-1.3177209

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The government is launching another phase of its consultations next month with an online survey and a mail-out to Canadians encouraging them to participate.

700 witnesses, is that the grand total of the people that attended her town halls? If that's the case, scrap the whole thought as obviously NOBODY out of 30 odd million people care. Hopefully the online survey turns into a fiasco like the boat naming contest in England in which Tuggy McTugboat (or some equally stupid name) won the contest.

How about she's in over her head? After her birthplace fiasco, she has absolutely no credibility on this file. Little Miss Prissy preaching to us how we should conduct our elections? I don't think so. 

A political opportunist that rode the ABC wave into a chair warmer's job.

Edited November 28, 20169 yr by revrnd

If Justine survives 4 years as PM, someone should write a parody version of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kGHmIZ4IUY

using a world atlas

rvernd going out for dinner?

new Canadians Mohammad and Randa Alftih have opened a new restaurant in downtown Peterborough.

OMG — Oasis Mediterranean Grill — at 480 George Street opens for business today (November 28), with an official grand opening set for Monday, December 5th.

For the Alftihs, this has been an unforgettable year. From their heart-breaking and harrowing decision to leave their Syrian home in Aleppo to the arrival in their new Peterborough home, their lives have changed in many ways.

 

Not an easy business to make it in, but best of luck to them.  Sounds like more of a lunch spot though, there are many around here and pretty good food, lots of competition.