Gordon Nixon who is president of the Royal Bank of Canada, said that immigrants are one of Canada’s greatest competitive advantages at a conference on innovation in Toronto.
“This is a country that to a large degree has been built by newcomers willing to take risks,” Nixon said.
Nixon wasn’t the only speaker who said that immigration leads to more innovation which benefits the Canadian economy. Louden Owen, managing partner for venture capital firm Mclean Watson Capital, claimed that immigration is key to making Canada competitive on the world stage.
“I absolutely believe that ongoing immigration is going to turbo-charge this economy going forward,” Owen stated.
Owen also said that immigrants bring fresh ideas from their home nations and are more inclined to work hard to succeed.
Canada has historically benefited from immigration, much like the United States.
The Canada skilled immigration program grants permanent residence to those who gain enough points under the skilled worker programe. Points are based on skills, qualifications, work experience, etc. In comparison it is generally more difficult for highly skilled workers to gain a green card in the US. Because of this vital difference Canada has easier access to new immigrants who are an important source of new ideas which leads to greater innovation in the state.
“This is a country that to a large degree has been built by newcomers willing to take risks,” Nixon stated.
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