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Originally Posted by Lanny_MacDonald
We have all sorts of programs that make it easier for an immigrant (non-wasp) to get a job than for a person born in the country.
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I beg to differ. This is an oft-repeated (conservative) misconception. With the possible exceptions of refugees, immigrants cannot receive social benefits of any kind, excepting health care. Before their immigration application is even considered, immigrants have to demonstrate that they can support themselves for at least a year without assistance.
How 'bout listing a handful of these (all sorts of) programs you refer to?
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Originally Posted by Lanny
This is the land of opportunity for almost anyone looking for a fresh start, unless you were born here.
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Another misconception. Land of opportunity? Definitely. Unless you were born here? What a crock.
Since you obviously can't be bothered to check your facts and instead rely on the tired old standards of how everything is handed to immigrants on a silver platter, I can tell you that Canada is a very difficult country to emigrate to. It took more than a year for MY WIFE to receive her Landed Immigrant status (after our marriage) and another 5 years for her to become a citizen. I believe it now takes more than 2 years to go through the immigration process. And whether you realize it or not, Canada is the land of opportunity for everyone - except the lazy or stupid. I was raised by a single mother supporting 3 kids on a low salary with her only help coming from her parents. I managed to succeed very nicely thank you.