David’s Blog: Canadian Immigrants are Innovators

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CIC News
Published: October 29, 2010

The current Canadian immigration selection system favours skilled immigrants. They are viewed as part of the solution to the problem of an aging population and shrinking workforce. But beyond this, immigrants are making Canada more innovative and that is a good thing according to a just-released report by the Conference Board of Canada, entitled "Immigrants as Innovators". The report indicates that "innovation" is now the fundamental driver of output and productivity and it is critical for a country's continued economic growth.

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