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The government of Canada has this week launched what it calls a ‘national conversation on immigration’, in which Canadians are being consulted on the present and future of Canada’s immigration policy. The government has provided a detailed questionnaire, and participants have until August 5 to submit their views across a range of topics.
Among other questions, participants are being asked how many immigrants Canada should welcome, what ‘mix’ of immigration categories is appropriate, what settlement services should be offered to newcomers upon arrival, and how best Canada can attract global talent and international students.
Other consultation activities include cross-Canada round-table discussions led by the Immigration Minister and Parliamentary Secretary, stakeholder engagement by departmental officials, and public opinion research. The Liberal government, which came into office last November, promised to make governing more open and transparent. Moreover, the Liberals stated both before and after last year’s election that it would review Canada’s immigration policies across the board.
In a statement, the government said that ‘Canada’s strength lies in its diversity. Our diversity is closely tied to immigration and is a valued part of Canada’s story—we are asking Canadians to help us write the next chapter. The feedback gathered from Canadians will be used to help guide decisions on how many people we will welcome in the coming years and the future of immigration in Canada.
‘Immigrants have always been a central part of Canada’s success. The contributions of newcomers result in jobs, innovation and economic growth. Immigrants also strengthen our country socially and culturally,’ the statement goes on to say.
‘The government of Canada is committed to an immigration system that supports Canada’s diversity and helps grow our economy as it strengthens our society. This is an ambitious undertaking that will help determine the way forward on immigration to Canada.’
Readers can view the questionnaire by clicking here. The form is segmented into four fields that cover:
- Strengthening our Canadian fabric
- Unlocking Canada’s diverse needs
- Modernizing our immigration system
- Leadership in global migration and immigration
“What a breath of fresh air this is. A national conversation such as this is the very essence of democracy and open society. People across Canada now have the opportunity to submit their views on some very important and nuanced questions, of which there are fifteen in total,” says Attorney David Cohen.
“The first question — ‘How many newcomers should we welcome to Canada in 2017 and beyond?’ — is arguably the most striking. I believe that this government has a vision for growth, both in terms of the economy and the population base. Indeed, this government may be realizing that it is difficult to have one without the other.”
Non-Canadian readers can learn more about their immigration options across more than 60 different programs by completing a free online assessment form.
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Gurjit Ghuman says
Reuniting of the families must be easy.
Less processing time for family cases, so they come early and contribute in Canadian economy.
Swaranjit Deol says
Well come more immigrant people to Canada
Gurjit says
Please change the citizenship eligibility requirements that you had declared in past of changing the 4 years stay to 3 years again. It’s been long time but still in process.
untung kusmanto says
May i come to go canada
Robert Kosmyna says
In regards to the reunification of families,sponsorship of blood relatives,son or daughter over 22 years of age-you cannot have any other relatives in Canada-ok,
The sponsor either the mother or the father cannot be married,they have to be divorced,widowed
or single-now this is archaic and discriminatory ,why cant my wife and I sponsor our only son to Canada who is 36 years of age ,he is our only son since we have no one else to look after us.
I have divorce my wife in order for her to sponsor our only son—ridiculous
This law should be overtuned and I hope someone will challenge this in the courts.
Kuldeep Singh bhullar says
I wanna come to go canada
Tri Nguyen says
i need restore 22 age from 19 age , please
Belinda baldonado says
Good day Canada, please make as lower as 350 points of the CRS for skilled workers overseas so that it will accommodate applicants that are waiting and looking for the green pasture in Canada. Wishing to be the God’s glory in coming July 2016 draws. Thank you.
Gary David Wolfe says
Immigrants and refugees who possess the skills that will give them reasonable expectations of employment within 6 months of their arrival should be welcomed into Canada in whatever numbers are justifiable. The government should not sponsor refugees but leave that to private groups and churches that have a vested interest in the success of the refugee program. The ability to converse at a basic level in either English or French should be a highly considered requirement.
Harpal says
There are lot of people like to migrate to Canada …My distant relative Rupinder who is mechanical engineer with 5.50 ielts bands. Rupinder applied for Skilled worker with a job offer and sponseenlerter from his aunt almost 3 years ago
And he was refused last month because of his IELTS
Bands iOS half percent less
What the surprising is he has freer of charge accommodation and job waiting
Also Eupinder put his life in a hold for those three
He got married in jan 2015 but did not start a family hoping to migrate to Canada
Now since he was refused and asked for a review and now he is back out there trying to get 6
Bands for IELTS and he is given 2 months to provide new IELTS certificate
In case he doesn’t just for a half of band his 3 year have been wasted
What my point is if someone has job offer and free accommodation ,transportion should be allowed a bit of break or consider for PNP
He also married a psychotherapist and she is been preparing her self with. Small courses on a side like hair dresser etc
I think PNP should use there discretion to see ….other criteria
Rupinder says
I applied for PNP as an distant relatives with 5.50 IELTS bands three years ago with a job offer , free acomdation and transportion
After submitting my application in oct 2013 I decide to married last year to a physiotherapist
At time when I submitted my application
The IELTS required Bands were 5.50 bands
Last month June I received a refusal email
I had put my life in a hold for rhree years ..sis not start a family
My wife is been taking extra courses on side to prepare herself to migrate to Manitiba
My Aunt is been looking forward to come and live with them . Also
She is given us job letter until or when I upgrade my skills
WhT I
Saying someone with job offer and kind jesters should be considered with 5.50 bands
Now I am given two months to redo my IELTS
All am saying someone with job offer , free acomdation etc should have to go thru
Thank you
Rupinder
cheikh tidiane ndiaye says
bonjour,
je voudrais immigrer au canada et je vous consulte pour voir mon éligibilité.
merci
Mohammed yaugob Adam says
I need Visa immigration for Canada.
I won’t Canada liveing and working.
hamed djomand says
Jai l’honneur de vous mettre au courent de mes nouvelle avant tout reçoit mai salutation du jours bonjour et bonsoir, je m’appelle Hamed djonmand réfugiés en guinée depuis l’année 2000
Bobby says
A change must be made regarding family reunification. If a sister or a brother wants to sponsor her adult siblings to come is not possible if she is married. This is crazy. At least one sibling should be aloud to be sponsored on family visa. Canada should do more for family reunification. Are politicians hating their siblings? Cause otherwise I don’t understand the reason.
Mohamed says
I wanna come to go canada