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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsimmigrationStarted 9yrs agoActive 3wks ago

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

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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 @8VDDFN9Liberalfrom Newfoundland  answered…4yrs4Y

Provide flexibility to allow the program to react to need.

 @3L4VJYP from California, CA answered…4yrs4Y

Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages, and we should create our avenues for citizenship

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Increase at this current point in time, but the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

I am satisfied with the current amount, but make it easier for immigrants to obtain these temporary work visas

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Increase, and the government should also provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

I am satisfied with the current amount, but sponsor and increase skilled corporate training programs so domestic workers may successfully compete for these positions

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Decrease, we should prioritize offering these jobs to qualified domestic workers and utilize skilled immigrant workers only when demand exceeds our available supply.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Decrease, we should prioritize offering these jobs to qualified domestic workers and utilize skilled immigrant workers only when demand exceeds our available supply

 @8QDSNZY from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

Increase, but I'd rather just grant them citizenship

 @93X4TMH from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Increase, but only after we adequately equip our citizens with the necessary resources for these jobs

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