Should Canada increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Skilled temporary work visas are usually given to foreign scientists, engineers, programmers, architects, executives, and other positions or fields where demand outpaces supply. Most businesses argue that hiring skilled foreign workers allows them to competitively fill positions which are in high demand. Opponents argue that skilled immigrants decrease middle class wages and job tenure.
45% Increase |
36% Decrease |
43% Increase |
25% Decrease |
2% Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
7% Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
4% Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages |
See how support for each position on “Skilled Immigrants” has changed over time for 114k Canada voters.
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See how importance of “Skilled Immigrants” has changed over time for 114k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4VQ296S4yrs4Y
Our education system should be tailored to the job market. Too much utter waste of artsy fartsy programs when people can't find a plumber.
@57MXLNH4yrs4Y
Educational institutions & government should join to evaluate the need for skilled workers, then provide $$$ incentives such as free tuition & small living allowance to Canadians willing to train to fill these gaps. We have too many unskilled, unemployed arts degrees, and educators are still pushing students to a prestigious ARTS program.
@4L6DJ6Q4yrs4Y
Educate more cons in highly skilled job areas
@9MLXWMN2wks2W
The definition of high-skilled immigrant workers needs a good overhaul. While we need a lot more doctors, all we are getting are food delivery drivers.
@9ML8M3H2wks2W
increase, because canada benefits from the workers, but it should be regulated so that these workers are treated fairly and compensated accordingly
@9LP28BL1mo1MO
Decrease, take care of our country first. That what government officials are voted in to office for. To take care of the Canadians first at all cost.
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