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Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark
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.
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For some segment of society, immigration will always be an inflammatory issue but I think the nature of that has changed from what it once was (those opposed to certain ethnic groups or whatever) to one asking broader questions about sheer numbers and the consequences thereof. Our present conundrum began in the waning days of the tiring Harper govt who didn’t do an awful job for much of their time but who people had gotten tired of. Since the NDP were not seen as a viable alternative nationally that meant we got Trudeau Jr who as it turned out, wasn’t ready for prime time.
I don’t know what policy papers were presented or what think- tank lobbyists whispered into JT’s ear but he bought what they were selling and opened the doors. What nobody seemed to consider was our capacity to accommodate them. You can only build housing in so many places, so fast. There are only so many entry level jobs. I don’t know what language skills training was part of the deal either but I’m guessing in many cases there wasn’t much. For HRM what we have is the built fabric of the city being ripped apart with certain neighborhoods becoming unrecognizable from what they were just a few years ago, with prices that are out of reach for many and jobs paying salaries that would let one afford them in short supply. It has been a mess. And I wish I had a magic solution, but I don’t.
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