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GP_Matt · 03-16-2012, 08:05 AM

I don't think that people coming over under the family reunification act are getting that much for handouts. They may not work, but a lot of them are looking after grand kids while their children both work multiple jobs.
Also brought up has been the crime issue for new immigrants. Gangs provide a sense of family to many people who join. Gang activity will go down in communities with stronger family ties and roots established in the area.
Another issue is that in bringing over only working age people they are then in a position to be sending money back to support their parents but that drain on their income makes it even harder for them to get ahead. Instead of the free babysitting services they now have to find local babysitters and send money back to their family.

I haven't seen the study, but I am sure the social benefits of having their family here far outweighs the costs to the country.

03-16-2012, 08:05 AM	#64
GP_Matt First Line Centre Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edmonton Exp:	I don't think that people coming over under the family reunification act are getting that much for handouts. They may not work, but a lot of them are looking after grand kids while their children both work multiple jobs. Also brought up has been the crime issue for new immigrants. Gangs provide a sense of family to many people who join. Gang activity will go down in communities with stronger family ties and roots established in the area. Another issue is that in bringing over only working age people they are then in a position to be sending money back to support their parents but that drain on their income makes it even harder for them to get ahead. Instead of the free babysitting services they now have to find local babysitters and send money back to their family. I haven't seen the study, but I am sure the social benefits of having their family here far outweighs the costs to the country.