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.
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@8KLCJ9TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Keep the current amount the same, but implement policies that prevent companies from taking advantage to decrease wages/exploit workers.
@95GQYXPNew Democratic3yrs3Y
increase but regulate wages accordingly
@8VMB6WPNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Remain the same but if positions are not being fulfilled by Canadians, increase the work visas for that particular sector.
@8V9NNNRNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Increase and implement protection measures so workers are not exploited.
@8V7CBJQNew Democratic4yrs4Y
If the workers are good enough to work here temporarily, they are good enough to stay permanently.
@8V3G93TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Increase, but have employers pay them the same wage they would pay a resident with the same skillset.
@8TYWNDPNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Individual cases should be considered
@985XDY2New Democratic2yrs2Y
Make training affordable and guarantee jobs for current citizens first
@92JWPGRNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Increase, our society is built on immigrants
@96G9CJWNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Provincially protect own workers and train younger citizens in highly skilled areas, let these highly skilled workers teach us
@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
Increase, but I'd rather just grant them citizenship
@8RM3NHC4yrs4Y
increase, but prevent companies from taking advantage of these programs to decrease wages
@93X4TMH3yrs3Y
Increase, but only after we adequately equip our citizens with the necessary resources for these jobs
@93RQL4H3yrs3Y
It should remain status quo, but we should be penalizing companies that look for loopholes and try to hire immigrants for cheaper work by making sure the minimum wage is increased.
@8PSV2S44yrs4Y
Increase and expand current programs to ensure these workers are protected and fairly compensated.
@3L4VJYP4yrs4Y
Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages, and we should create our avenues for citizenship
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Increase at this current point in time, but the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
I am satisfied with the current amount, but make it easier for immigrants to obtain these temporary work visas
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Increase, and the government should also provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
I am satisfied with the current amount, but sponsor and increase skilled corporate training programs so domestic workers may successfully compete for these positions
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Decrease, we should prioritize offering these jobs to qualified domestic workers and utilize skilled immigrant workers only when demand exceeds our available supply.
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Decrease, we should prioritize offering these jobs to qualified domestic workers and utilize skilled immigrant workers only when demand exceeds our available supply
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