E61: Daniel Bernhard believes we can have a better Canadian immigration conversation

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Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.

In this episode, I’m speaking with Daniel Bernhard, the CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC).

Anti-immigration sentiment in Canada is at a 30-year high and growing. Some of the recent takes on immigrants and the problems they bring with them make for an interesting read.

But, let’s pause for a bit…are we misdiagnosing the Canadian immigration problem?

Are we addressing the right issues? Or in a hurry to sound right and get a word in, we've simplified a complex and nuanced conversation into a good vs. bad debate.

Daniel believes we can have a better conversation about Canadian immigration. One that's much broader, accommodates all the nuances, and, most importantly, considers everyone affected —Canadians and immigrants.

In this conversation, we explore the two sides of the international student debate. We also chat about:

* Why we MUST view immigration from an outcome-based lenses

* Why The Leaky Bucket Report 2024 and Talent to win study are part of a bigger story

* Why the student route should be the best immigration pathway for Canada, and more.

This conversation validated a lot of thoughts that I have about immigration. My biggest takeaway as an immigrant: We need to address everyone’s interest. It’s a Canada conversation. If all I consider is my immigrant POV, nothing moves forward.

Shoutout to George Carothers and his team for the amazing work they’ve done with the Leaky Bucket report and the Talent to Win study. Read them here 👇🏽

* The Leaky Bucket Report 2024

* Talent to win Study

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