[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by ken0042

I'm sorry, but I think we are talking about different things. What I am saying is that TFWs will do the jobs we won't do, and enjoy the highest quality of life that they have ever known.

Your stat about debt just underscores what the attitude of Canadians is- that we need more than we can afford. Whereas most TFWs I know (and I know well enough for their kids to call me uncle Ken), are quite happy with what they have, and are now quite concerned about it all slipping away from them.

When I was working minimum wage jobs, I got by. I had room mates, and yes cash was tight. I used to go grocery shopping with a calculator, and there wasn't always money to splurge on the brand name Kraft Dinner. I made it through, and improved my status in life.

Bottom line is that TFWs are happy with what they are making; given the alternative they face right now of being send home- they would rather stay here and make minimum wage.

The best part of this program as it was, IMHO is that it allows for the hardest working immigrants to eventually become a PR and then a citizen. Isn't that what we want, people who are willing to work for their citizenship?

If you don't mind my asking:

How old are you, Ken?