Should Canada up its immigration to 1 million a year in order to supply workers for the economy?

Answer 1

Canada only has a population of 33 million so 1 million would be almost 3% a year. Immigration rates greater than 1% usually cause problems. .Within 25 years the majority of the population would be immigrants and their children. The economy would have to grow almost 6% a year to achieve normal growth and provide jobs for new workers. I don;t think this is a policy that would work either socially or economically.

Answer 2

When a country increases the amount of of immigration, it will also need to consider the pros and cons of the new immigrants. For example, although Canada may get a constant supply of workers that it needs for its economy, however, there will be more pressure on the current universal care system and it may cause some dissatisfaction among fellow Canadians. In addition, Canada will also need to make sure that these new Immigrants will fit into Canada's economy's need. Some new immigrants may not have the right job and people skills to excel and to survive in the Canadian's economy. In summary, proper restrictions and careful planning should be in placed before they increase the number of new immigrants into Canada.