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 113k Canada voters.
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See how importance of “Skilled Immigrants” has changed over time for 113k Canada voters.
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@57MXLNH3yrs3Y
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.
@4VQ296S3yrs3Y
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.
@4L6DJ6Q3yrs3Y
Educate more cons in highly skilled job areas
@9LJVNVS4 days4D
They shouldn't bother creating temporary work visas. It's either they are a citizen or not a citizen, because that most workers goals anyways in this program.
@9FB722T7mos7MO
Decrease until the rate of growth in housing and infrastructure can balance with immigration
@95SFXHS2yrs2Y
Priority should be given to young Canadians wanted to step in and have an opportunity VS sourcing it all elsewhere.
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