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:

Businesses now only need to show a 15% lose in business to apply for socialism.  

Trudeau although hated here is doing okay I would say trying to keep Canada afloat 

 

How come THE HATERS are saying Trudeau is hiding unlike like other leaders? 

Seems he has done lots, biggest is getting Orange face to cave on not allowing masks being sent here.  

Massive work on getting money out to the people in need

 

besides the photo op of Doug carrying a box a masks around, who isn't 'hiding' 

 

why all the hate 

you ever shut the fuck up?

1 hour ago, 1trailmaker said:

Businesses now only need to show a 15% lose in business to apply for socialism.  

Trudeau although hated here is doing okay I would say trying to keep Canada afloat 

 

How come THE HATERS are saying Trudeau is hiding unlike like other leaders? 

Seems he has done lots, biggest is getting Orange face to cave on not allowing masks being sent here.  

Massive work on getting money out to the people in need

 

besides the photo op of Doug carrying a box a masks around, who isn't 'hiding' 

 

why all the hate 

Wow, what a measure.

Fucking retards.

2 hours ago, 1trailmaker said:

Businesses now only need to show a 15% lose in business to apply for socialism.  

Trudeau although hated here is doing okay I would say trying to keep Canada afloat 

 

How come THE HATERS are saying Trudeau is hiding unlike like other leaders? 

Seems he has done lots, biggest is getting Orange face to cave on not allowing masks being sent here.  

Massive work on getting money out to the people in need

 

besides the photo op of Doug carrying a box a masks around, who isn't 'hiding' 

 

why all the hate 

You idiot!

what has Trudeau actually done besides giveaways of tax payer dollars?    It’s easy to be a hero when your actions have zero recourse for you personally.

Oh yes and he got a raise while most got laid off.

Maybe they should lay off every government worker who has not been working.  See if Private sector workers who are laid off will go to work for the government jobs instead of crying like the bitches the government workers are.

 

And wrong direction?

China told its citizens to wear masks months ago.  Trudeau said they do not help!   Now he says well maybe wear something to prevent moist talking!

 

 

Edited April 8, 20205 yr by Sksman
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51 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Wow, what a measure.

Fucking retards.

In other words apply

 

Watch for the global debt relief program coming soon 

1 minute ago, Sksman said:

You idiot!

what has Trudeau actually done besides giveaways of tax payer dollars?    It’s easy to be a hero when your actions have zero recourse for you personally.

Oh yes and he got a raise while most got laid off.

Maybe they should lay off every government worker who has not been working.  See if Private sector workers who are laid off will go to work for the government jobs instead of crying like the bitches the government workers are.

 

And wrong direction?

China told its citizens to wear masks months ago.  Trudeau said they do not help!   Now he says well maybe wear something to prevent moist talking!

 

 

lol China has been wearing masks daily for a decade where the hell have you been

 

fact about the mask is it gives you a false sense of security when really it doesn't protect you but rather MAY help in you not infecting someone.

 

you have come a long way since the HOAX days to now lining up to see what Trudeau tells you to do   If you saw China was wearing masks why didn't you take it upon yourself to wear one shopping instead of crying HOAX FAKE NEWS   I am going to be deep down you still don't think this is a big deal and it is going overboard 

 

I gave a list of things he has done, his Office time has been like no others in any time recent.

 

this fucktard is giving me tax dollars that i already paid, and going to tax me again if i take any of it, how fucken dumb this this government think people are.

 

shit in my mouth and call it ice cream, don't make it ice cream

8 minutes ago, Sksman said:

You idiot!

what has Trudeau actually done besides giveaways of tax payer dollars?    It’s easy to be a hero when your actions have zero recourse for you personally.

Oh yes and he got a raise while most got laid off.

Maybe they should lay off every government worker who has not been working.  See if Private sector workers who are laid off will go to work for the government jobs instead of crying like the bitches the government workers are.

 

And wrong direction?

China told its citizens to wear masks months ago.  Trudeau said they do not help!   Now he says well maybe wear something to prevent moist talking!

 

 

The SHUT DOWN IS DOUG FORD sorry to burst your bubble, layoffs are due to his decisions.  The money is coming from the Federal Government and Doug   

so how are layoffs Justin's fault   I would love to hear how this works

 

Now Doug has done a fine job so far tossed some money around, picked up a box of masks and posts pics on Ford Nation   

but Justin didn't tell me to wear a mask  

3 minutes ago, toslow said:

this fucktard is giving me tax dollars that i already paid, and going to tax me again if i take any of it, how fucken dumb this this government think people are.

 

shit in my mouth and call it ice cream, don't make it ice cream

bold is just a thought I need to get rid of now 

 

 

I think we are witnessing a permanent drastic change in our daily to daily.

Trudeau to release the Federal numbers, which are Provincial numbers added together.  

People have been waiting for this day, many here claim Trudeau is scared to do it for some reason.

so far we have guesses that say 3000 to 15000 - we have other Provinces down grade their first predictions by half

 

This should be much better now 

Trudeau government unprepared for pandemic despite repeated warnings

ALL CONSERVATIVE PREMIERS ARE VERY WELL PREPARED   

 

POST MILLENNIAL 

 

JUST FUCKING CLASSIC this news source has zero credibility and does nothing other than spew hate towards one group in every article without fail

 

 

4 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

Trudeau government unprepared for pandemic despite repeated warnings

ALL CONSERVATIVE PREMIERS ARE VERY WELL PREPARED   

 

POST MILLENNIAL 

 

JUST FUCKING CLASSIC this news source has zero credibility and does nothing other than spew hate towards one group in every article without fail

 

let me guess,it's not the CBC

4 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

 

 

 

24 minutes ago, toslow said:

 

let me guess,it's not the CBC

 

correct CBC tells the facts and leaves the OnEWAy to other source.

As you will see CBC does not bash Doug Ford's efforts at all   report the facts and move on.

You don't see headlines bashing one party while praising the other party

 

the Fact they are saying FORD was prepare is ridiculous, the guy has never been in Queens Park or ever been an MPP 

sorry that is just stupid reporting for the facebook haters 

 

Even North99 isn't bashing FORD (another ONEWAY fucked up source)  

 

Post Millennial which owns (all the same group) Canada PROUD  Alberta Proud Ontario Proud and about 15 others include REBEL - agenda can not be denied by anyone 

 

 

 

Edited April 9, 20205 yr by 1trailmaker

There you have it - all better now 

500-700 deaths by Sunday

up to 22000 deaths by the end of this

 

He could have released this last week if he wasn't so scared to do so.  So much better than FORDS prediction model wouldn't you all agree  

 

 

This is going to be a very long haul 

 

 

 

Edited April 9, 20205 yr by 1trailmaker

Unemployment now at 7.8% just under where Harper (7.9%) handed over the reigns 

All those gains will be back soon

 

Trudeau's loses in Ontario will be gained back by Ford soon 

4.5 million people process and are receiving funding of $2000 a month

Job well done

6 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

Unemployment now at 7.8% just under where Harper (7.9%) handed over the reigns 

All those gains will be back soon

 

Trudeau's loses in Ontario will be gained back by Ford soon 

lol, nobody biting today. i see you keep going back and forth from the ford thread to this one

god bless them all 

the idiot just called it virus ontario, what a stick

Edited April 9, 20205 yr by toslow

Trudeau gets millions of PPE for Canada, sorry no photo so not sure if it is true or not

 

 

waiting for it, trudy just got done speaking

 

Scheer today is claiming victory for HIS BILL   Only due to the Conservative government is this happening

 

funny thing is ONEWAYS believe this 

good job Andrew

 

Socialism is working hard to keep things going - who would have thought 

Scheer after days of crying to open Parliament is again spewing deficits for this year.  

Made a comment on how hard it is to teach kids, he says he has new respect for Teachers     ya his stolen members money paying for private schooling 

 

Again during his speech claimed the financing of citizens is his idea - never has an Opposition done so much for the people - 

 

He truly isn't a leader by any means - good the CPC kicked him out for stealing, oh wait they didn't and are okay with his theft of party members money

Edited April 11, 20205 yr by 1trailmaker

i never would vote for scheer, never thought he was the right man for the job. need someone who would be willing to get in the trenches and work

trudy is also on that list

Edited April 12, 20205 yr by toslow