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Don't compare today's immigrants to the Loyalists of early Canada
Critics argue modern immigration policies exploit workers while Loyalists were British colonists fleeing the American Revolution.
In brief
Critics argue modern immigration policies exploit workers while Loyalists were British colonists fleeing the American Revolution. Modern immigration policies prioritize cheap labor over workers' rights, unlike Loyalists who were British colonists forced to leave the American Revolution. Originally reported by…
Loyalists' historical role
Loyalists were British colonists forced to leave their homes during the American Revolution.
“Loyalists, on the other hand, hardly need an introduction. They were British colonists forced to leave their homes in the old Thirteen Colonies during the American Revolution, suffering violence and persecution for staying loyal to the King.”
Modern immigration policy
Canada's policy allows employers to double low-wage temporary foreign workers from 10 to 20 percent.
“In April 2022, the federal government announced that many employers could double their permitted share of low-wage temporary foreign workers from 10 to 20 per cent”
Current illegal immigration
Over 500,000 people entered Canada illegally during the Trudeauwave period.
“For one, 500,000 or more are currently in the country illegally; most of whom entered legally”
Policy consequences
Employers raised wages and trained Canadian workers due to pandemic recruitment difficulties.
“Due to recruitment difficulties during the early pandemic, employers began complaining that they were being forced to raise wages and train Canadian-born workers”
Loyalists' impact
Loyalists formed early Anglo-Canadian communities with English language and British cultural habits.
“The Loyalists formed one of the first major communities of Anglo-Canada through their settlements in Upper and Lower Canada and the Maritimes”
Modern policy critique
Canada's immigration policy treats workers as cash factories while harming housing and education.
“Canada’s modern policy of human quantitative easing is aimed at keeping labour plentiful and cheap, juicing the coffers of suspect, mediocre colleges, and driving up rent by overrunning the housing supply with people”
What it means
Modern immigration policies prioritize cheap labor over workers' rights, unlike Loyalists who were British colonists forced to leave the American Revolution.
