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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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37%
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42%
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26%
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Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost
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Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs
4%
Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

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 @57MXLNHfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Educational institutions & government should join to evaluate the need for skilled workers, then provide $$$ incentives such as free tuition & small living allowance to Canadians willing to train to fill these gaps. We have too many unskilled, unemployed arts degrees, and educators are still pushing students to a prestigious ARTS program.

 @4VQ296Sfrom British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

Our education system should be tailored to the job market. Too much utter waste of artsy fartsy programs when people can't find a plumber.

 @4L6DJ6Qfrom Manitoba  answered…4yrs4Y

Educate more cons in highly skilled job areas

 @B3HMKQQfrom Ontario  answered…1wk1W

The system needs to be regulated so that companies can not abuse the use of these visas and those brought in to do the work.

 @B3G5TN4from Ontario  answered…1wk1W

Regardless, more steps should be taken against companies exploiting temporary foreign workers. Employers using this type of visa frequently abuse immigrant employees.

 @B3CTNFRfrom Alberta  answered…2wks2W

The temporary work visas should be issued to align with demand so long as employment standards and hiring practices are being accounted for.

 @B3C243G  from Washington  answered…2wks2W

Increase, but monitor the number of visas to support more skilled Canadian workers. As they increase, lower the yearly number of temporary work visas.

 @9VW59ZNfrom Alberta  answered…5mos5MO

Canadians should be looked after first and our tax dollars should NEVER help to pay wages! If a company can’t figure it out on their own, they need a better business plan.

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