The Random Ranter

I somehow doubt it.

But you know, if you take the emotion out of it, if you put aside the nativism, the unconscious biases, and all the unstated, underlying, very real racism, the argument for immigration is pretty simple.

It goes something like this.

If you want to grow your economy, you need to grow your population.

And without immigration, Canada's population growth is actually negative.

That's right.

All of our growth is coming from new Canadians.

So there you have it.

It's not complicated.

If you want someone to pay into your pension to fund your health care or to buy your house when you're done with it, then you have to be open to immigration.

Because without it, the whole system will collapse.

But beyond being vital to the future of our nation, immigration is just the right thing to do.

Canada is an amazing land of opportunity in a world wracked by strife.

Why shouldn't we share it?

I know a lot of people somehow think that immigrants are taking something away from them.

But the reality is, immigration makes us all richer.

It's good for the economy, it's good for our culture, and there's no denying, it's really great for Friday night takeout options.

And look, the harsh reality is immigration is going to happen whether we embrace it or not.

I mean, climate change is bringing with it unbearable heat, devastating storms, rising seas, famines, water shortages, and wars.

Lots and lots of wars.