Immigration rates and practices rarely have anything to do with the ideology or policy objectives of the government. Immigration is much more likely to track the economic fortunes of a country than its politics or policies
Immigration rates and practices rarely have anything to do with the ideology or policy objectives of the government. Immigration is much more likely to track the economic fortunes of a country than its politics or policies
Classic example is Canada’s 90s Chrétien government, which tried to raise immigration to 300k or about 1% and failed to reach it because the economy was weak. Or Diefenbaker in early 60s tried to cut some immigrant groups but couldn’t because the economy was buoyant & needed them
@DougSaunders Canada has not invested the capital needed to make immigration at this level workable. Basically, by not investing in health care, other social services and physical infrastructure, our governments are trying to get a free ride — tax revenue without services.
@DougSaunders Exactly , mayors and businesses tell the government what they need for workers #immigration The Maritimes have reversed decades if deciding population thanks to immigration
@DougSaunders @DougSaunders shall we invite @heindehaas to Canada for a chat on stage with you? A collaboration between @globeandmail and @CRSYorkU at @YorkUniversity ???