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.  

Somehow O'toole said today that Trudeau is responsible for the high housing prices  

 

He has to bring up because this is the lead cause of inflation - something out of the control of the governmetn

1 hour ago, 1trailmaker said:

Somehow O'toole said today that Trudeau is responsible for the high housing prices  

 

He has to bring up because this is the lead cause of inflation - something out of the control of the governmetn

What happens if the bank of Canada raises the rates 1%. Still think the feds have any control?

6 hours ago, toslow said:

What happens if the bank of Canada raises the rates 1%. Still think the feds have any control?

not over housing and the crazy pricing

Crazy world we live in.

Tear down statues.

Re name streets and Universities and hospitals.

 

Elect a fake feminist rapist who is a racist.  

 

When will Cancel culture cancel Justin Trudeau and save CANADA?

2 hours ago, Sksman said:

 

 

Elect a fake feminist rapist who is a racist.  

 

when did he start raping people?  that is a new one

 

 

Comments from a Trudeau hate post

 

Lock up all the catholic priests that had anything to do with residential schools and pay more attention to the murdered and missing indigenous people in Canada!!!!

  I think most died 30 years ago - only 1 school was open after the 70's

 

Raise the seniors pension and put a freeze on land lords who raise their rents. Going to be more homeless. And build more affordable seniors homes. I can't afford what's out there.

Pension okay - the rest isn't federal it is Provincial 

 

I believe Mr. Trudeau that your government agreed to look at National Pharmacare. Where is that? This would help all Canadians afford their prescriptions. The cost could be based on a person's income and that way premiums would be fair. Many people can not afford their prescriptions and if their prescriptions go unfilled then of course they get very sick which then affects hospital numbers. People can not afford Dental care and proper dental care keeps people healthier as well.

again Provincial * I hope Doug doesn't cancel our advancements in Ontario coverage *

 

 

I think you are making people suffer by raising taxes instead of cutting unneeded services and your trying to abolish the middle class. Its the middle class that makes this Country unique and allows a larger percentage of the population to enjoy their life. Time for a restructuring of the platforms our Govt operates..

We have the riches middle class in the world - incomes taxes have not gone up they went down

 

 

FINAL ONE

Why did you justin Trudeau go to the g7 summit and not wear a mask or social distance.. but yet you force all Canadian's to do so.. what's right for one should be right for the rest of us.

 Trudeau hasn't made anyone wear a mask that is Provincial Commie Doug in our case....

They are open more than us at G7 location, gatherings are allowed - but don't bother with facts it gets in the way of stupid

 

 

 

I swear to fuck you’re the shit stains on Trudy’s underwear 

1 hour ago, toslow said:

I swear to fuck you’re the shit stains on Trudy’s underwear 

People posting in public without a clue about anything I find amusing.  They read a meme and therefore educated on that topic.

 

"we need to get rid of Trudeau so we can get an increase in OAS"   it's entertainment

 

 

no more Astrazenca is being suggested as a second shot not just the first shot 

On 6/18/2021 at 11:12 AM, 1trailmaker said:

when did he start raping people?  that is a new one

 

 

He sexually assaulted a reporter  and claims she experienced it differently!

I bent all victims of sexual assault experience it different then the attacker.

But a pass for Trudeau!

3 hours ago, Sksman said:

He sexually assaulted a reporter  and claims she experienced it differently!

I bent all victims of sexual assault experience it different then the attacker.

But a pass for Trudeau!

if someone taps the ass of a female with their hand,  they should be executed

 

never have I heard of a 20 year old acting in such a way

On 5/11/2021 at 6:26 PM, 1trailmaker said:

Florida last 7 day death average is 68 a day

476 dead in the past week, at least the young got to party on the beach on clubs makes it all worth losing a few more parents 

Meanwhile lockdownDOUGIE is holding strong

 

 In case you,re not aware, FLORIDA IS GODS WAITING ROOM. PEOPLE GO THERE, TO SPEND THEIR LAST DAYS, AND THEN DIE. THAT,S JUST THE WAY IT IS .

 

 

 

6 hours ago, 1trailmaker said:

if someone taps the ass of a female with their hand,  they should be executed

 

never have I heard of a 20 year old acting in such a way

Tapped her ass?

Give it a rest Fail.  It was a lot more then just bumping into someone at a party.   

If it was anyone else in the Liberal party Justin would have canned them like he did to the other male MPs without even allowing for an investigation first.

Only Trudeau is allowed no morals or ethics.

 

Worst Prime Minister ever and sadly idiots like you support him.  The dumb supported by dumber   

 

11 hours ago, Sksman said:

Tapped her ass?

Give it a rest Fail.  It was a lot more then just bumping into someone at a party.   

If it was anyone else in the Liberal party Justin would have canned them like he did to the other male MPs without even allowing for an investigation first.

Only Trudeau is allowed no morals or ethics.

 

Worst Prime Minister ever and sadly idiots like you support him.  The dumb supported by dumber   

 

 

12 hours ago, Sksman said:

Tapped her ass?

Give it a rest Fail.  It was a lot more then just bumping into someone at a party.   

If it was anyone else in the Liberal party Justin would have canned them like he did to the other male MPs without even allowing for an investigation first.

Only Trudeau is allowed no morals or ethics.

 

Worst Prime Minister ever and sadly idiots like you support him.  The dumb supported by dumber   

 

I wasn't there either were you.   I am pretty sure Trudeau was banging lots of women in his 20's.   

You do know that there was never any complaint made by any women or person?   

 

only 500 cases nationwide yesterday.

almost there

Maybe an election this fall  

O'toole stands up for Canada Day during his speech today.

 

Betting on single game sports soon to be legal in Canada

On 6/22/2021 at 9:38 AM, 1trailmaker said:

only 500 cases nationwide yesterday.

almost there

Just how fucking stupid are you.

 

 

Why again.

 

 

 

Poor Jody

Wilson-Raybould was one of 142 MPs elected for the first time on October 19, 2015. For those MPs, defeat in an election taking place before October 19, 2021 would deprive them of the pension.

 

Guess who is pushing for no election this year  

 

 

On 6/26/2021 at 1:36 PM, 1trailmaker said:

Poor Jody

Wilson-Raybould was one of 142 MPs elected for the first time on October 19, 2015. For those MPs, defeat in an election taking place before October 19, 2021 would deprive them of the pension.

 

Guess who is pushing for no election this year  

 

 

She is a lawyer dipshit.  

I would-imagine she could pretty much write her own ticket in BC.   

Aboriginal lady lawyer!

 

I guess scum sucker like you figure everyone same as you.

40 minutes ago, Sksman said:

She is a lawyer dipshit.  

I would-imagine she could pretty much write her own ticket in BC.   

Aboriginal lady lawyer!

 

I guess scum sucker like you figure everyone same as you.

just posting the spat between MP's - Jody is pushing for no election...

funny watching you defend pensions for life after 5 years of service  

 

 Minister of Justice and Sk thinks he has the inside info that she is a Lawyer  

1 hour ago, 1trailmaker said:

just posting the spat between MP's - Jody is pushing for no election...

funny watching you defend pensions for life after 5 years of service  

 

 Minister of Justice and Sk thinks he has the inside info that she is a Lawyer  

Sorry wrong again Fail. Again you project your shit on others.

 No where did I defend pensions for life.

I clearly stated JWR is a Aboriginal lady lawyer and could write her ticket at any law firm in BC.

You were commenting that she wanted her pension.

 

 

2 hours ago, Sksman said:

Sorry wrong again Fail. Again you project your shit on others.

 No where did I defend pensions for life.

I clearly stated JWR is a Aboriginal lady lawyer and could write her ticket at any law firm in BC.

You were commenting that she wanted her pension.

 

 

I was reposting a twitter war between MPs.  Jody is saying no election that isn't a secret.

Her pension would be minimal at this point in her career - MPs pay lots into their plan

 

Do you think the average Lawyer makes 188k a year plus expenses?  I am thinking that is twice what an average Lawyer makes in Canada