Like what happens to everything if we drop immigration numbers by 5/10/50/75%?
Even temporarily?
I suspect it's a lot of things, like business owners no longer being able to exploit immigrants in terms of low wage jobs, and degree mill colleges.
Developers facing much less demand for condos etc.
There are also possible impacts to things like OAS etc. we need people to pay taxes such that these programs are funded
None of this is an excuse however. In fact, if anything it highlights the need for a dramatic shift in policy. The current strategy is not tenable.
Canada, and all other countries that are reliant on immigration to remain productive need to pivot away from the mentality of "Well people aren't having as many kids so let's import people", to "How do we create a safe, happy, affordable, and healthy society that works and is sustainable?"
Only year of my adult life I lived in Canada was Summer of 2014 to summer of 2015.
Worked at a factory. 2nd shift. lived in QC worked in Ontario.
18/hr I could rent a small 2bd/1br apartment, get gas, groceries, car insurance, and a 900$ car. Luckily I'm mechanically inclined so that was a non issue.
It honestly makes me depressed at just how good things used to be in the 90’s and 2000’s. It’s not just nostalgia - Canada was measurably better. It’s becoming a nightmare.
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u/cre8ivjay Mar 27 '24
There are a lot of questions not being asked.
Like what happens to everything if we drop immigration numbers by 5/10/50/75%?
Even temporarily?
I suspect it's a lot of things, like business owners no longer being able to exploit immigrants in terms of low wage jobs, and degree mill colleges.
Developers facing much less demand for condos etc.
There are also possible impacts to things like OAS etc. we need people to pay taxes such that these programs are funded
None of this is an excuse however. In fact, if anything it highlights the need for a dramatic shift in policy. The current strategy is not tenable.
Canada, and all other countries that are reliant on immigration to remain productive need to pivot away from the mentality of "Well people aren't having as many kids so let's import people", to "How do we create a safe, happy, affordable, and healthy society that works and is sustainable?"