Hub Podcasts Canadian immigration policy should serve the country
Jun 19, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Alexander Brown, Director of the National Citizens Coalition, sheds light on Canada's immigration policies and their effects on local workers. He argues that current approaches often harm young Canadians in the labor market and fail to meet the country's economic and cultural needs. Brown critiques the implications of low-skilled immigration on wages and housing. Additionally, he raises concerns about labor unions like CUPE and their stance on international issues, advocating for greater accountability and transparency within these organizations.
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Long-term Purpose of Immigration Policy
- Immigration policy should focus on long-term benefits to Canada's economy and society, not just short-term GDP growth.
- Heavy reliance on temporary foreign workers supports low-productivity businesses and harms Canadian workers' wages.
Immigration Numbers Remain Elevated
- Canada's immigration numbers remain historically high despite recent slight declines.
- This sustained high migration risks worsening youth unemployment, housing shortages, and wage suppression.
CUPE Ontario's Political Contradiction
- CUPE Ontario's leadership supports regimes hostile to human rights due to ideological bias against Israel.
- This stance contradicts union values of solidarity and support for marginalized groups.