POST-COVID IMMIGRATION TO CANADA

WRITTEN BY: Strathcona Place Society, Talia Jean Perez

Original blog can be accessed at this link.

One area that Canadian leaders are seeing a change in as we slowly enter into our next chapter of post-COVID is the rise of Canadians’ disagreement with the number of immigrants being allowed into the country. As Canada moves forward, how can we really move forward holistically? Not just from point A to B but where do we want to end up? Extreme circumstances can cause us to be short-sided when it comes to our next steps, but as a nation, who do we want to be? If Canada was a person, who would they be? Now and several decades down the road. Katherine Feenan and Shamira Madhany of Ryerson University said, “Ensuring that those who choose to migrate, work or study in Canada are provided opportunities to integrate and engage in the workforce will be essential to the country’s economic success in the future.” 

Some informed videos are below on the subject:

1. COVID-19 limited Canadian immigration and made it more difficult for newcomers – YouTube
2. Canadian minister of immigration: Minister Marco Mendicino on Canada’s 2021 Immigration Targets – YouTube

Looking into the subject, as the daughter of an immigrant, I speak from experience when I say that Canada is richer for its diversity in cultures and peoples. For now and our future, may we continue to be open-handed and open-hearted Canadians. 

1. COVID-19 has hardened Canadian views on immigration (theconversation.com)
2. What is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on immigrants and their children? (oecd.org)