Federal Government Launches National Conversation on Canadian Immigration

The Government of Canada is keen to improve their immigration policies. They are also involving the public in this matter. Recently, the Government of Canada asked the opinion of its citizens on Canadian immigration.

People were asked to give their views on the meaning of immigration – what does Canadian immigration mean to them? They were asked about ways how Canada can continue to expand Canadian immigration globally and how can the country grow through the process.

The Canadian citizens are open to give their opinion on the matter. They can submit their responses online. The public involvement has been started. And it will last till August 5, 2016. Until then, anyone who is a Canadian citizen can submit their written response online on the Canadian government’s website.

There are other consultations also that involve and invite public. These include cross-Canada round table discussions. The minister and parliamentary secretary will lead the discussions.

Stakeholder Engagement activity is another consultation that will be led by departmental officials.

Public opinion research will also be consulted.

Canada is a multi-ethnic state. The same factor withstands its strength. The diverse nation of Canada is a result of immigration. Immigration plays an important role in Canada’s story. But this was just the beginning. The government of Canada wants to write the next chapter to the story and therefore seeking the help from public. The Canadian Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship authorities announced this in a press release.

People from across the country are invited to give their valuable feedback on the matter of immigration. The responses gathered from the public will be used by the government to reform the immigration policies. It will also define the future of immigration in Canada. Based on these opinions, the government and responsible authorities will make decisions on the number of people that will be allowed to enter Canada in the coming years.

IRCC further said that the government of Canada works to support an immigration system that keeps the diversity of the nation. The government is keen to keep it intact and refine the policies associated with the process.