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.  

What is he lying about 

2 minutes ago, toslow said:

What is he lying about 

That isn't a CTV interview that is what -  There is no video on CTV Winnipeg website.

Bashing media falsely as he does, any media person would defend themselves   instead of laughing in agreement.

PP hates Trudeau isn't a platform

 

boom Trudeau gives PP a smacking

 

 

Doug Ford didn't cry about invites he is a big boy

 

 

2 hours ago, 1trailmaker said:

That isn't a CTV interview that is what -  There is no video on CTV Winnipeg website.

Bashing media falsely as he does, any media person would defend themselves   instead of laughing in agreement.

PP hates Trudeau isn't a platform

 

boom Trudeau gives PP a smacking

 

 

You’re good at calling PP a bullshiter, but when asked what he lied about you have no answers. Makes you look like a fool 

 

You go brown sugar 

Trudy taking care of his buddies 

https://www.thestar.com/business/2023/01/18/theyve-outdone-even-their-wildest-dreams-canadian-billionaires-saw-wealth-jump-51-during-pandemic.html?source=newsletter

wow he is a REBEL douche bag

 

 

What part makes him a douche bag 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, toslow said:

What part makes him a douche bag 

I don't believe in harassing people on the street calling them all sorts of names and claims of falsehood.  They are badgering him and at no point act like journalist 

 

doesn't surprise me you like this type of attack - What gives him the right to harass him is he expected to stop and defend these really stupid accusations  

 

There is a reason Rebel boy isn't a accredited journalist and was ban from WEF - the True North guy got in because he isn't acting like a douche bag 

 

Rebel is going under for a reason

PP should know more about them   pretty good line today for Trudeau 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, toslow said:

What part makes him a douche bag 

now this is much better, he has a view of what is going on and states it well gives some info oneway or not doesn't matter.  When he saw Kerry is didn't harass him or badger asked a question and moved on.

REbel z man would have posted about the security tossing him out as his news by douche bag

 

Andrew has a point here

 

Fuck Trudeau is such a nice protest theme

 

Do they know Liberals would still be in power?  doubtful 

 

see you can be a ONEWAY propaganda source and act civil 

 

crickets  

 

Oh great federal government is bringing 13 isis members to canada, bleeding heart fucken idiots 

 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-repatriating-syria-1.6719544

 

WTF is wrong with this government. Anything to try and look like we care, probably give them all a few million just to say fuck you to the Canadian people 

Edited January 20, 20232 yr by toslow

You go Trudy, groceries up 11% from this time last year, slam that carbon tax on boy 

you show them Canadians who’s boss 

Edited January 20, 20232 yr by toslow

5 hours ago, toslow said:

Oh great federal government is bringing 13 isis members to canada, bleeding heart fucken idiots 

 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-repatriating-syria-1.6719544

 

WTF is wrong with this government. Anything to try and look like we care, probably give them all a few million just to say fuck you to the Canadian people 

? Harper supporter?  fear of chidren? anti muslim?  which are you.

13 children and 6 women being brought back   

You don't believe in Charter of Rights for Canadians?  

Do you know why we had to pay OMAR 10 million dollars?  Do you know it was supposed to be 100k but fear and hate cost us 10 million

 

Why are you against bring these children back home? 

 

 

1 hour ago, toslow said:

You go Trudy, groceries up 11% from this time last year, slam that carbon tax on boy 

you show them Canadians who’s boss 

April 1st is the day carbon tax go up by written Canadian law

 

Carbon tax has really nothing to do with the cost of good rising like they are but you are a simple man with simple thoughts  

Fuck dude you’re dumb, never have seen anyone as stupid as you as to world matters 

57 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

? Harper supporter?  fear of chidren? anti muslim?  which are you.

13 children and 6 women being brought back   

You don't believe in Charter of Rights for Canadians?  

Do you know why we had to pay OMAR 10 million dollars?  Do you know it was supposed to be 100k but fear and hate cost us 10 million

 

Why are you against bring these children back home? 

 

 

19 isis members, they recruit at very young ages, but you’re to stupid to know that 

5 minutes ago, toslow said:

19 isis members, they recruit at very young ages, but you’re to stupid to know that 

they are 6 women and 13 children the 4 men are not being returned and are fighting in court.

 

If these children are being swayed by ISIS shouldn't we help these Canadian Children?  

Why so hearthless 

Edited January 20, 20232 yr by 1trailmaker

8 minutes ago, toslow said:

Fuck dude you’re dumb, never have seen anyone as stupid as you as to world matters 

   you are claiming carbon tax is going up yet it hasn't and won't until April 1st as written in law.

 

how is this stupid?  

It’s went up three times last year