Hub Podcasts The U.K. Labour Party is finally doing something on immigration. Why can’t Canada?
Jun 4, 2025
Sabrina Maddeaux, a National Magazine Award winner and political columnist, shines a light on the U.K. Labour Party's refreshing immigration reforms led by Keir Starmer. She draws compelling parallels with Canada's ambiguous immigration stance, urging a paradigm shift towards valuing skills and socio-economic impact. Additionally, the discussion tackles Canada's overreliance on real estate, warning of its unsustainable economic implications and advocating for diversification into more productive sectors for future resilience.
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UK Leads in Immigration Reform
- UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has introduced serious immigration reforms that Canada could learn from.
- Canadian politicians lack clarity and ambition in fixing immigration issues compared to the UK approach.
Immigration Quality Over Quantity
- Canada has changed the type of immigrants it admits, leading to negative social and economic impacts.
- Immigration should focus on education, skills, language proficiency, and shared values over cheap labor.
Strengthen Immigration Criteria
- Restore integrity to Canada's points system and boost language requirements across all immigration streams.
- Limit temporary foreign workers and discourage employers from favoring them over Canadian workers.