Immigrants In Canada

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Let me start by saying that the Liberal Party of Canada is very much interested in encouraging immigration of skilled workers; and therefore our first priority on the issue of immigration would be to speed up the recognition of foreign credentials and prior work experience. In four years from now, immigration is expected to account for the entire net growth of Canada’s workforce. As of today, the door to immigrations from around the world is open. If elected, the Liberal Party of Canada will start to elevate the standard of possible immigrants in order to meet Canada’s workforce needs. However, at the same time, we need to improve our social and economic incorporation of new Canadians, including recognition of their professional credentials,…show more content…
Firstly, the Liberal government will bring forth a Low Income Tax Benefit for families with low incomes. The purpose of this program will be to encourage families in social assistance to join Canada’s work force. Presently, a family in social assistance does not want to obtain a job because their income after income tax will offset or even be less than the amount they are getting from social assistance. If low-income families are taxed less, this can be a great incentive for families to join the work force. The Liberal Party of Canada also believes that adequate and affordable housing is essential for strong communities as well as individual dignity. That is why the Liberal government will strive to construct rental housing that will be within the means of low-income families. In partnership with provinces and territories, the new Liberal government will establish long-term standards to reduce both housing needs, and the number of homeless across Canada, as well as a strategy to achieve those standards. A new Liberal government will also introduce a new program within the Employment Insurance to provide three months of benefit to care for a loved one who is sick. This Emergency Leave Program can be taken in intervals up to the three-month maximum limit during a person’s working life. The EI revenue will cover this…show more content…
Canadians remain attached to the principle where access is guaranteed by your health card, not your credit card. The Liberals agree. To reduce the wait time in hospitals, the Liberal government will invest $5.5 billion to help provinces hire more health professionals and clear backlogs. Despite investments that the government are making, it is clear that many Canadians cannot find a family physician. To resolve this issue, the Liberal government will invest another $80 million to integrate internationally trained health professionals. This investment will help obtain, train and place international medical graduates who wish to work in Canada in family

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