Our immigration system needs to be overhauled! (homes, find a job)

[ellemint]

I'm not the only one who questions increased immigration at a time so many Canadians are having difficulty securing a job.

University of Ottawa labour & immigration economics professor Miles Corak argues that immigration levels should be lower during a recession and periods of high unemployment. :

"Why did the government not cut immigration levels during the worst recession of the post war era?

Just what is the economic logic for increasing labour supply when demand is collapsing? What are the longer term consequences of this, both for the immigrants and for others?"

This isn't about xenophobia --- it's about supply and demand, and competition for not enough jobs. It doesn't help immigrants to bring them in during a time when it will be difficult for them to get jobs, especially since recent immigrants may not qualify for Unemployment Insurance, and it is not helping Canadians who already live here to have additional new competitors for scarce jobs.

Three questions to ask the Minister of Finance « Economics for public policy

[KingSamme]

Originally Posted by ellemint

I'm not the only one who questions increased immigration at a time so many Canadians are having difficulty securing a job.

University of Ottawa labour & immigration economics professor Miles Corak argues that immigration levels should be lower during a recession and periods of high unemployment. :

"Why did the government not cut immigration levels during the worst recession of the post war era?

Just what is the economic logic for increasing labour supply when demand is collapsing? What are the longer term consequences of this, both for the immigrants and for others?"

This isn't about xenophobia --- it's about supply and demand, and competition for not enough jobs. It doesn't help immigrants to bring them in during a time when it will be difficult for them to get jobs, especially since recent immigrants may not qualify for Unemployment Insurance, and it is not helping Canadians who already live here to have additional new competitors for scarce jobs.

Three questions to ask the Minister of Finance « Economics for public policy

What kind of immigrants are we talking about here? It makes perfect sense to let businesses hire more immigrants if no Canadians are qualified for the positions; this actually stimulates the economy as both the businesses make more money and the immigrants will spend their money.

[ellemint]

Originally Posted by KingSamme

What kind of immigrants are we talking about here? It makes perfect sense to let businesses hire more immigrants if no Canadians are qualified for the positions; this actually stimulates the economy as both the businesses make more money and the immigrants will spend their money.

I don't believe that there are no Canadians qualified for open positions, and I don't think the government is even saying that.

[netwit]

Originally Posted by ellemint

I'm not the only one who questions increased immigration at a time so many Canadians are having difficulty securing a job.

University of Ottawa labour & immigration economics professor Miles Corak argues that immigration levels should be lower during a recession and periods of high unemployment. :

"Why did the government not cut immigration levels during the worst recession of the post war era?

Just what is the economic logic for increasing labour supply when demand is collapsing? What are the longer term consequences of this, both for the immigrants and for others?"

This isn't about xenophobia --- it's about supply and demand, and competition for not enough jobs. It doesn't help immigrants to bring them in during a time when it will be difficult for them to get jobs, especially since recent immigrants may not qualify for Unemployment Insurance, and it is not helping Canadians who already live here to have additional new competitors for scarce jobs.

Three questions to ask the Minister of Finance « Economics for public policy

Originally Posted by ellemint

I don't believe that there are no Canadians qualified for open positions, and I don't think the government is even saying that.

If they're not saying that, then why are they actively recruiting skilled immigrants?

You've lived in Canada now for a very short time, as I recall. And the majority of your posts deal with issues that seem to be a big deal in the US, not here. You complain about the shortage of doctors, and yet at the same time, you also complain that most of them are foreign born. That would be the last thing on my mind if I was looking for a doctor. And you don't see the impossibility of your argument? I've never heard of anyone noticing or caring about the nationality of a doctor when they need medical care. Obviously more physicians should have been trained years ago but since they weren't.....

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by Mhundred

I think you are exaggerating things here. I'm not sure where you're "american's are laughing at us" attitude is coming as many americans actually look up to canada and the current american immigration situation is arguably not better with all the issues involving illegal immigration and the such.

Yeah really. I don't know any fellow Americans who dislike Canada or Canadians, and your immigration situation is MUCH better than ours. Our southern border isn't a border, it's a free-for-all.

[ellemint]

Originally Posted by netwit

If they're not saying that, then why are they actively recruiting skilled immigrants?

You've lived in Canada now for a very short time, as I recall. And the majority of your posts deal with issues that seem to be a big deal in the US, not here. You complain about the shortage of doctors, and yet at the same time, you also complain that most of them are foreign born. That would be the last thing on my mind if I was looking for a doctor. And you don't see the impossibility of your argument? I've never heard of anyone noticing or caring about the nationality of a doctor when they need medical care. Obviously more physicians should have been trained years ago but since they weren't.....

No, I am writing about things that I notice here in Canada that seem like a big deal to me. Like too many over-paid public servants, and high unemployment, and exorbitant unwarranted high prices for goods.

Maybe that's just the status quo in Canada, and you're all so used to it that you don't even notice these things, but that doesn't mean they are not legitimate issues.

[reidjr]

Originally Posted by ellemint

No, I am writing about things that I notice here in Canada that seem like a big deal to me. Like too many over-paid public servants, and high unemployment, and exorbitant unwarranted high prices for goods.

Maybe that's just the status quo in Canada, and you're all so used to it that you don't even notice these things, but that doesn't mean they are not legitimate issues.

There is no question there is issues however its not just as simple and say lest raise min wage big time which yes some want if min wage was $20 a hour the cost of goods goes up etc i think what the best thing to do is raise min wage to $16 per hour but lower taxes by 10% plus remove all taxes on basic goods.

[reidjr]

Originally Posted by BigDGeek

Yeah really. I don't know any fellow Americans who dislike Canada or Canadians, and your immigration situation is MUCH better than ours. Our southern border isn't a border, it's a free-for-all.

The immigration system is in real bad shape the amount of abuse etc is unreal the American system is better maybe not perfect but it is better.

[botticelli]

Originally Posted by reidjr

The immigration system is in real bad shape the amount of abuse etc is unreal the American system is better maybe not perfect but it is better.

You are kidding.
How is the American system better? please explain.

[reidjr]

Originally Posted by botticelli

You are kidding.
How is the American system better? please explain.

Its better in a sense there are stricter laws in place sure there still many that come in but but there does not seem to be abuse of social programs as much or as many people with dual citizenships etc.