HRM Planning Should Be Ashamed

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^ Which is why it tends to be a difficult topic to approach because it’s hard to single out perceived negative aspects of immigration vs population growth by other means because the conversations become loaded and the parallel perceptions follow along. For example entry level jobs used to be occupied by young people saving for school or wanting to make a few bucks for spending money, but now those jobs appear to be filled by adult TFWs trying to make a living in Canada while hoping to achieve permanent residence. They are probably holding down two other jobs as well trying to make ends meet. I can completely empathize with their situation as they were brought into untenable circumstances, possibly under unclear pretences.

While these circumstances are not ideal for everybody, we also recognize that a certain amount of immigration has always been a part of our society, and very healthy for it. However, as Keith mentioned, it’s the sheer number that has stressed our housing, services, employment situation, etc. The problem exists when trying to discuss as a specific issue there will always be those who believe that it’s a thinly veiled racist discussion. In fact sometimes there seems to be those who appear to seek it out.

Honestly, the 10 years of Trudeau reign feels like a waste of time and energy, and now we are scrambling to undo the damage, but we are in too deep for it to be a quick fix. So I can totally empathize with those who are unhappy with the situation. It has caused objective, palpable problems for many.