It has long been a destination for people from all over the world, but now Canada is looking to find out what its citizens think of its approach to immigration.
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An online questionnaire has been launched by the Canadian government to try and gauge the public’s opinion on its immigration policies.
Nearly 2000 people have already signed up to answer the survey, which is part of an ongoing consultation into immigration carried out by the Department of Citizenship and Immigration (CIC).
“The online consultation provides an important opportunity to gather input from stakeholders and the public on key questions facing CIC," said Jason Kenney, minister for citizenship, immigration and multiculturalism. "This is also a chance to highlight some of the considerations and difficult choices involved in managing a global immigration system."
Canada has one of the highest per capita rates of immigration in the world, accepting around 200,000 to 280,000 new migrants every year. It is predicted that by 2031, between 25 and 28 per cent of the population will be foreign-born.
While this "open arms" policy may help to combat the country’s ageing population, low birthrate and skills shortage, how to manage the constant influx has come under increasing debate in recent years.
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