Statement from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s on Minister Miller’s Announcement on Immigration Systems

The government’s recent immigration announcements are welcome. We’re happy to see that the Government’s immigration planning will take into consideration housing, healthcare and infrastructure, as well as immigration planning that will better align with the labour market and regional and sectorial specific needs. Immigration is one of the primary tools we have to address present gaps and future workforce demand, and the best immigration policy is that which considers opportunities to strengthen the economy, support business, and create prosperity for all of us. We’re also happy to see the government include some of our recommendations in its immigration report, released yesterday. It will be critical for the government to continue working with the business community to maximize our economic potential.

Diana Palmerin-Velasco, Senior Director, Future of Work, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

About the Canadian Chamber of Commerce — The Future of Business Success

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is Canada’s largest and most activated business network — representing over 400 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 200,000 business of all sizes, from all sectors of the economy and from every part of the country — to create the conditions for our collective success. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the undisputed champion and catalyst for the future of business success. From working with government on economy-friendly policy to providing services that inform commerce and enable trade, we give each of our members more of what they need to succeed: insight into markets, competitors and trends, influence over the decisions and policies that drive business success and impact on business and economic performance.

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Karl Oczkowski
Senior Director, Corporate Communications & Public Relations
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
koczkowski@chamber.ca