Tories Propose New Immigration Point System

The future immigrants to Canada might be changing if the Conservative party has their way. The Conservatives are targeting a younger immigrant population, less educated with the ability to speak both English and French. The formula is designed to give immigrants a better chance at success in a troubled economy. The Government wants to attract a lesser educated immigrant pool. The amount of educated Canadians without jobs has left a void to be filled with skilled tradesmen. 

Opposition parties immediately accused the Tories of trying to shut the door on immigration at a time when Canada's labour force needs a boost in numbers. Both parties slammed the approach as a Conservative tactic to have more control over who they deem fit to enter Canada. Liberal MP David McGuinty said the government was reverting to failed closed-door policies similar to "short-sighted and misguided" measures introduced and then promptly abandoned by former Tory Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.

I can honestly say that it’s about time that the government did something about the immigration system in this country. They are choosing a younger population to help sustain Canada’s work force, requiring them to speak one, if not both of the official languages. Canada needs to accept immigrants to counter its stagnant population but we need skilled immigrants that aren’t likely to feed off the social welfare system of our country. Immigrants come from countries where human rights issues exist and opportunity for a better life is unlikely. The new immigration idea is not racist or meant to keep immigrants out, but bring  immigrants in who would add to the Canadian economy.The Conservatives are right on target with this issue.

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