Let’s refocus our immigration policy on skills

With immigration more important than ever, Canadian policymakers would do well to invite businesses to the table, map their labour market needs, and build on recent moves to keep our system among the world’s best.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Newcomers to Canada continue to face chronic underemployment, all while Canadian employers cry out for skilled workers, writes Patrick MacKenzie.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY PATRICK MACKENZIE

June 27, 2024

Despite some recent softening in public support, immigration has historically been regarded as a boon to our country, reflecting Canadians’ sensible appreciation for the skills newcomers bring to our economy, as well as the cultural and social wealth they provide.

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