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Originally Posted by MolsonExport
^This comes the closest to encapsulating my own viewpoint, except that I also believe that some cultural communities should have some leeway on promoting/protecting what makes them distinct (Quebec, First Nations, etc.). Perhaps there is a contradiction here? To which I say, so what.
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Well said. I'm strongly in support of significantly expanding immigration to Canada. At the same time, we shouldn't speak for or act on behalf of some cultural communities, particularly Quebec, which has a very different history and view of the world, including their own distinct ideas about culture and economy. They should be free to do what they want in accordance with the Charter.
In general, I think economic immigration (which accounts for about 60% of all immigrants), should be devolved to the provinces (like it has been devolved to Quebec). We're already getting there with some provincial nominee programs.
For Quebec, I wouldn't mind devolving all pathways of immigration (refugees, family reunification, etc), in light of their dramatically different views on immigration, culture and economy.