Immigration is Critical to Ontario’s Prosperity
- A higher worker-retiree ratio will ease the tax burden for all Ontario workers. A 7 workers to 1 retiree ratio in the 1960s, estimated to be a ratio of only 2 workers to 1 retiree by 2036, according to Statistics Canada
- Attract top talent with radically better public services, lower taxes, more affordable housing, and a faster commute
- Attracting top foreign students, professionals, and entrepreneurs will help companies grow, create jobs; and increase government tax revenues without raising taxes
- An improved screening process with criminal background checks and driving records from the country of origin; and in-person interviews with immigration agents
- Design an application process for study permits, work permits, and permanent resident cards that are simpler, clearer, and faster with progress bar and 1-800 number with expert help
- Easier and faster recertification for newcomers, especially in healthcare and skilled trades
- Ontario residents with a permanent resident card should be able to vote in elections
- Ontario Business Centre: resources, seminars (Canadian Export Academy: Trade Accelerator Program), export experts and volunteers including new immigrants to help Ontario businesses be more successful trading around the world. See great.gov.uk
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It is time to build a better future for Ontario – one where innovation is at its core. Focused on human centered design, disruptive innovations, and making Government as a Platform real to radically improve access, quality, and affordability of government services.
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