The Opposition Parties Are Right On The Mark.....

.....why in the world would we as a nation expedite the entry into our country of persons who can help out with the safety and health and productivity of our citizens? Why would we want to cut some slack for foreign trained professionals in the medical field; ie: doctors, nurses, technologists? Bravo to the opposition! Debate it? YES but be prepared to explain why doctors, engineers, etc. are driving cabs, delivering pizza, working at Walmart, Home Depot, etc.

Opposition parties target Tories on immigration tactics

New MPs Rae, Hall Findlay greeted with raucous question period

Last Updated: Monday, March 31, 2008 | 5:59 PM ET Comments42Recommend30

CBC News

Opposition members accused the government on Monday of using a parliamentary trick to push through sweeping changes to Canada's immigration policies before the House of Commons' two-week Easter break.

The proposed changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act are embedded in the 136-page budget-implementation bill the Tories tabled in the House this month.

Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion said the government must allow for an open and complete debate on the measures, which propose greater selection powers to limit the number of new immigration applicants.

"Instead of presenting independent legislation, why are they trying to sneak this change through the back door?" Dion asked.

Dion also decried the proposed changes, saying they would give the immigration minister exorbitant powers to choose some immigrants while shutting the door completely on other candidates.

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