Economy 53,144 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 https://www.google.ca/amp/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4371146 Canada plans to accept over 1 million immigrants over next 3 years by raising annual immigration to 340,000 a year. Some in the Government want an even higher number of 450,000 a year but for the moment that has not been approved 60% will be economical immigrants with needed skills and education. The other 40% will be family reunification and refugees Nearly half the population already was born outside Canada, or has parents who were. However some experts think raising a number that is already high even higher could severely strain an already tight housing market and the increased infrastructure spending could still prove insufficient to keep up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 53,144 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Proportionally speaking to size of population this is over triple the rate of US immigration but... i think it will help aging population issue despite the housing shortage problem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzily 14,574 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 inb4 Canada just implodes on itself. Inside my head I have the best time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmar 22,824 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Do we know which places are the most common locations that foreigners are immigrating to? I know Vancouver and Toronto would be large draws, but anything unexpected like Saskatoon or Halifax? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanesta 70 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Absolutely. Our population is aging and we don't "produce" as much as in the 1940-1950s. Spoiler Who want to live in the US anyway broadcast the boom, boom, boom, boom ... and make 'em all dance to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 53,144 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 @Luc @Melech @scallywally ^^^^^^ Europeans... want some of ur perspective. U have aging polulation too (worse than North America) and controversy on immigration levels what u think of this amount? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 53,144 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, calmar said: Do we know which places are the most common locations that foreigners are immigrating to? I know Vancouver and Toronto would be large draws, but anything unexpected like Saskatoon or Halifax? Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary are top spots Many other areas of the praries have seen increased numbers in last few years tho Here in Toronto area population grows over 100,000 a year. My suburb city alone (Brampton) grows some 20,000 a year every year i see land that used to be farm land last year all homes being built and i drive to Toronto and its one skuscrapper condo after the other under construction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 53,144 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 6 minutes ago, Wanesta said: Absolutely. Our population is aging and we don't "produce" as much as in the 1940-1950s. Reveal hidden contents Who want to live in the US anyway Aging population is the biggest for argument i still think old age security and retirement needs a small increase woth baby boomers and 84 year life expectancy system wasnt designed for so much strain and immigration will help but that alone wont fix it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 53,144 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 8 minutes ago, Booker DeWitt said: inb4 Canada just implodes on itself. We have Land Spaces the size of Germany with absolutely no one living in it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs 5,093 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Looks like someone may wanna go to Canada now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 53,144 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 6 minutes ago, babs said: Looks like someone may wanna go to Canada now Who? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 If sixty percent are people with needed skills and education, they will help stimulate the economy. New housing will have to be built in new areas or suburbs, so that will also stimulate the economy. You should get into construction or real estate! Lol All these people will need food, clothing, services, cars, etc. They will go out to eat and want entertainment sources. That's more money in the economy and more taxes for the aging population. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,976 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Honestly, Canada should start more house-boats. There are so many lakes, it'd be amazing. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanesta 70 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 7 minutes ago, FATCAT said: Honestly, Canada should start more house-boats. There are so many lakes, it'd be amazing. Isn't going to be great during the winter broadcast the boom, boom, boom, boom ... and make 'em all dance to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,976 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Wanesta said: Isn't going to be great during the winter They can just turn up the heater This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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