Days have changed a lot; it was the time when people used to migrate in search of employment, to do business and progress by all the means. The migration means going for good. That’s true when it comes to immigration, it is the systematic inflow, and the nations in the knowledge era require people who possess exceptional skills. The new term called economic immigration, skilled migration, and a shortage of competence, whatever but, almost all the countries are inviting potential immigrants who can drive their economy with their skills.

This article discusses the Canada, which is geographically vast close to the USA and close to Arctic region. Though it has the sizeable population, it annually welcomes one percent of the immigrant population into its country, totally 250 000 through various immigration programs. The immigration programs of Canada attract quality migrants who can establish themselves in Canada, economically and share their experience and knowledge to the growth of Canada.

Why Canada streamlined its immigration procedure?

Canada, before 2008 used to invite immigrants commonly based on the skills, but they have not integrated the local labor market with the immigration process. So, the immigrants who entered mainland could not be able to find jobs even after getting the valid visas to stay in the country. It has become burdensome to Canada also. Learning from the past, Canada has planned a systematic approach to invite migration who can add value to its economy. It has started attracting people who are skillful to work in its industries.

Canada Express Entry is the exclusive program only to invite skilled professionals to Canada. This program since its inception in 2015 January has granted over 30,000 permanent residency visas to the skilled professionals. It is the dynamic program; candidates can apply for the visa anytime throughout the year. In addition, to this, there are various immigration programs that serve the purpose and Canada also accepts the refugees who left the homeland due to war and other crisis.

Why Canada depends on skilled migration?

Canada is a resourceful country in the world, and world’s second largest country. This country has enormous resources to make human settlements feasible and lead a luxurious life. But, this country has a low population which cannot take advantage of the resources available to it naturally. To sustain its growth and make the ever growing industries to run Canada effectively requires Immigrant population.

Other Challenges

Canada’s aging population; the low birth rate in many of its provinces is compelling to welcome potential immigration. Many regions require immigrants to drive the growth; the immigration imbalance is also creating problems as the growth is being confined to the metropolitan areas of Canada. There is growing impression among the intellectuals of Canada that immigration has to be balanced to other regions too. 

How do Potential immigrants help Canada?

Potential immigrants are the one who have skills to adapt to the local conditions and who can find jobs and who can create jobs to the locals. The efforts of the skilled immigrants directly help the Canadian economy. They pay taxes that contribute to the economy; there are over 60 immigration programs that invite immigration into Canada. Historically, Canada is the land of immigrants, India, China, Philippines are the largest senders of immigrants to Canada. Canada believes in an egalitarian society; the elected Government in 2015 November has an equal number of men and women. The Indian-origin Canadian elected as the minister of defense.