What do you think of skilled immigrants coming to Canada ?

Question

Are they just allowed to fill the low jobs that Canadians don't want to do or do they have an equal chance.

Answer 1

It's well known that Canada as well as Australia promotes in Latinamerica that skilled workers go to those countries to work.

The Canadian government allows this, because it's the Canadian government who does that.

Answer 2

The comment by Jack is an argument for another day.

Allowing foreign Nationals to work in Canada who have the necessary skill set is something as a Canadian I do not promote. We have here in Alberta, a shortage of skilled workers that is more of a fabrication than reality. Allow me to explain, the boon here in Northern Alberta was caused in larger part by the EUB. Fort McMurray has grown at the rate of 9% for the past seven years with no sign of a slow down. The Energy and Utilities Board has given rubber stamp approval to any larger developer who cares to open up an oil sands lease with no respect to the pressure on the local infrastructure.

With the Municipality of Wood Buffalo unable to meet the current needs of the people who reside here major corporations are building camps that house between 2500 and 5000 people. This also puts further strain on the local services as food and supplies are needed to be trucked into the camps.

The main contractors are out of province companies who do not hire unionized employee’s and refuse to pay union rates. The local halls in Edmonton, Calgary are full of qualified journeymen who refuse to work for less money as the cost of living has soared in Alberta due to the many shortages in housing. On average rents start at $3000.00 month.
A room rents for $1000.00/month.

If my costs are continually rising why do I have to take a pay cut? The simple answer is to bring in foreign workers who have a two year work permit, leave them in camp and they have one year to raise their skill level to the Canadian standard or the standard of a red seal. This is unfair to Canadians. Industry has created this monster and there are many Canadians who would love to enter an apprenticeship programme. Allowing Canadians to work in apprenticeship programmes would also allow the Municipality to catch up to the rampant growth and ease the burden of housing and services in the region.
I am not crying over spilled milk I do very well thank you, but my preference is Canadians first, Canadians second, Canadians third. When the pool of Canadians is exhausted, then look at foreign nationals.

Answer 3

Skilled immigrants are welcome to do what they are trained to do when they come to Canada.
To be perfectly honest, most Canadian kids coming out of the Canadian education system can't really compete in our job market.

Answer 4

Oh, I heard over the radio yesterday that they need skilled workers with rough hands.

Answer 5

If they are referred to as Skilled Workers, they are qualified in some profession, not just seasonal workers or laborers.