Dear John,

To help increase living standards for Canadians, the federal government should reform its immigration system and prioritize immigrants with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) qualifications and strong English or French language skills.

According to the latest Fraser Institute essay, highly-educated and/or skilled immigrants — particularly those trained in STEM-related subjects — will help increase the productivity and per-person GDP (an indicator of living standards and incomes) of existing residents.

And these types of immigrants contribute more to government revenue (via taxes) than they receive in government services and income transfers (e.g. employment insurance).

The primary focus of sensible immigration policy should be to attract newcomers who will help increase the living standards of people already living in Canada.

Check out the full essay here [[link removed]] and be sure to share this news with your friends and colleagues.

Sincerely,

Niels Veldhuis

President

The Fraser Institute

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