Why does Canada need more people like you? A country’s population is its most important resource. It’s critical to the country’s health and well-being, whether it’s measured by GDP per capita or natural resources. Canada has experienced a decline in total population since 2016, but the drop wasn’t matched by an equal or greater increase in productivity (GDP/capita). This means that if this condition continues from one calendar quarter to the next, then it follows that a country would experience a decline in GDP, known as an economic recession.
Immigration boosts the talent of the workforce.
Why does Canada need more people like you? Immigrants are a growing part of the Canadian workforce. The government estimates that by 2040, there will be 16 million employed immigrants in Canada; this is an increase from six million today. In other words, if you’re looking for work, it’s likely that there’s a good chance your new boss will be foreign-born.
Immigrants also bring skills and knowledge to our workforce that would otherwise go untapped or underused—that’s why Canada needs them (and you). As someone who was born here as well as someone who has immigrated here myself, I know how important it is for businesses to have access to diverse talent pools. Working with people from different cultural backgrounds allows companies like ours to better understand different markets around the world and stay competitive globally—something we couldn’t do without these newcomers helping us grow!
The decline in the total population is not matched by an equal or greater increase in productivity (GDP/capita), and if that condition continues from one calendar quarter to the next, it follows that a country would experience a decline in GDP, known as an economic recession.
This article was written for you because we believe Canada needs more people like you!
A decline in military strength can affect a country’s ability to safeguard its national security and fulfill its foreign policy objectives overseas
Canada is a large country, and it’s only growing. The population on its own lands has grown from 5 million in 1851 to over 35 million today. The Canadian military—specifically the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)—is responsible for enforcing sovereignty over this expansive landmass.
As of 2019, Canada’s armed forces have around 79,000 active personnel across all branches, making it one of the largest militaries on Earth. But if you were to compare this number with other nations’ national security forces, it would rank as one of the smallest in terms of manpower available for deployment overseas or even domestically in certain scenarios (such as natural disasters).
A decline in innovation since change comes from the young
When people talk about how to improve Canada, they often focus on the big picture. What are Canada’s strengths and weaknesses? How can we be more innovative? How do we get rid of our dependence on oil?
But change doesn’t come from the top down. It comes from the bottom up—from you and me, young people who are willing to take risks and use our creativity for good.
A strain on mental health caused by the permanent recession, as loss of culture.
Mental health is a big issue in Canada, as it is for most countries. In fact, a recent report by the Mental Health Commission of Canada shows that one in five Canadians suffers from mental illness and that millions more experience poor mental health.
This problem is not just affecting those who are diagnosed with depression or anxiety, but also for their families and friends. A 2018 study found that almost half of Canadians reported feeling anxious or depressed at least once in the past three months. This has been linked to increased risk factors such as poor quality sleep and lack of exercise, as well as increased levels of stress at work or school—all conditions which have been exacerbated by the ongoing economic downturn since 2008-2009 (and likely before).
The Canadian government has taken steps to address this issue: last year alone saw $4 billion invested into mental health services across our nation! But we still have many problems left unaddressed; one being how our children are dealing with these issues too early on without proper guidance from parents who themselves may be struggling financially due to having lost their jobs during this recession period leaving them unable to provide adequate support systems for family members struggling emotionally themselves.”
Canada is looking to fill its labour shortages, strengthen the economy, reunite families and help refugees start a new life.
Canada is looking to fill its labour shortages, strengthen the economy, reunite families and help refugees start a new life. In fact, you can be part of all of that.
If you have ever dreamed of seeing the world but have been held back by fear or insecurity about whether you could make it on your own in another country—if this sounds like what’s keeping you from moving forward with your plans—let me tell you: Canada wants people like you!
Why does Canada need more people like you? Immigrants, whether they come from India or Iran, China or Portugal—or even if they’re American citizens who’ve fallen on hard times (more on that later)—the country will welcome them with open arms because they’re necessary to fill labour shortages, strengthen our economy and reunite families here at home.
Conclusion
Immigration is essential to the growth of Canada’s economy, and more people like you are needed. Please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website to find out what steps you can take toward becoming a Canadian citizen, or contact us to help you facilitate that process.
