Poilievre says the Conservatives are against mass immigration while the Liberals support it. He blasts Mark Carney for supporting the “Century Initiative” which is to nearly triple Canada’s population through mass immigration which hurts many things in our country.
Poilievre says the Conservatives are against mass immigration while the Liberals support it. He blasts Mark Carney for supporting the “Century Initiative” which is to nearly triple Canada’s population through mass immigration which hurts many things in our country.
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What is Century Initiative?
The Century Initiative is a Canadian non-profit organization that advocates for increasing Canadaās population to 100 million by the year 2100. It was founded by a group of business and policy leaders who believe that a larger population will help Canada remain economically competitive, improve its influence on the global stage, and sustain its social programs.
Key Goals of the Century Initiative:
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Increase Immigration ā Advocating for higher immigration levels to grow the population.
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Economic Growth ā Ensuring Canada remains competitive with other large economies.
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Stronger Workforce ā Addressing labor shortages and supporting innovation.
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Improved Infrastructure ā Investing in housing, transportation, and education.
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Sustainable Growth ā Balancing population growth with environmental and social policies.
Why 100 Million?
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Canada has a large landmass but a relatively small population (currently around 40 million).
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Countries like the U.S. and China will continue to grow, and Canada risks falling behind in global influence.
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A larger population could help support an aging population and strengthen social programs like healthcare and pensions.
Challenges & Criticism:
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Some argue that increasing immigration too quickly could strain housing, healthcare, and infrastructure.
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Concerns about environmental sustainability with a much larger population.
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Debate over whether growth should be more focused on regional development rather than just big cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal.
How the Century Initiative Plans to Achieve Its Goals
The Century Initiative focuses on five key areas to support population growth and ensure Canada reaches 100 million people by 2100 in a sustainable way. Hereās how they plan to achieve this:
1. Increasing Immigration Levels
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Targeted Immigration Policies: Advocating for annual immigration targets that grow over time, ensuring a steady increase in skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and young families.
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Economic-Class Immigration: Prioritizing immigrants who can contribute to Canadaās workforce and economy.
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Settlement & Integration Support: Ensuring newcomers have access to resources like language training, job placement services, and housing assistance.
š Example: The Canadian government has already set high immigration targets, with over 500,000 newcomers expected annually by 2025. The Century Initiative pushes for even higher long-term targets.
2. Strengthening the Economy & Workforce
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Workforce Planning: Addressing labor shortages by aligning immigration policies with labor market needs.
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Encouraging Innovation & Investment: Promoting policies that attract businesses and encourage entrepreneurship among newcomers.
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Supporting Family Growth: Improving parental benefits, childcare, and work-life balance to encourage higher birth rates among Canadians.
š Example: Many industries in Canada face worker shortages, such as healthcare, construction, and tech. The initiative supports programs to bring skilled workers into these sectors.
3. Improving Infrastructure & Housing
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Expanding Urban & Regional Infrastructure: Investing in public transit, roads, and energy systems to accommodate a larger population.
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Addressing the Housing Crisis: Encouraging policies to increase housing supply and affordability, including zoning reforms and incentives for new developments.
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Regional Growth Strategies: Encouraging immigration to smaller cities and rural areas to balance population growth across the country.
š Example: Some provinces, like Atlantic Canada, have special immigration programs to attract newcomers to smaller communities. The initiative supports expanding these efforts.
4. Investing in Education & Innovation
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World-Class Education System: Expanding university and college capacities to train more students, including international students who stay in Canada.
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Skills Development: Promoting vocational and skills training to ensure workers are prepared for evolving job markets.
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Research & Innovation Support: Encouraging funding for tech, science, and medical research to keep Canada competitive.
š Example: Canada is a global leader in AI and technology research. The Century Initiative supports policies that attract top talent to maintain this status.
5. Ensuring Sustainable Growth & Environmental Protection
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Green Infrastructure Investment: Promoting eco-friendly urban planning and sustainable energy solutions.
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Smart City Planning: Encouraging high-density, well-planned communities to minimize environmental impact.
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Climate Change Adaptation: Ensuring policies align with Canadaās climate commitments while supporting a growing population.
š Example: Cities like Vancouver are leading in green urban planning. The initiative supports similar policies nationwide to ensure sustainability.
Challenges & Considerations
While the Century Initiative sees long-term benefits, it acknowledges challenges like:
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The housing affordability crisisāensuring growth doesnāt worsen shortages.
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Healthcare system straināmaking sure services keep up with demand.
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Political and public supportāconvincing Canadians that rapid population growth is beneficial.
Really?
Meanwhile,
Canada Must Close Its Borders to the U.S. and Designate It a Threat to Global Security?
After hearing the harrowing testimony of our fellow Canadian who was unlawfully detained by ICE and witnessed disturbing abuses firsthand, itās clear that we need to take decisive action. Canada should seriously consider restricting physical engagement with the U.S.āwhether through trade, border crossings, or other forms of cooperationāuntil meaningful reforms are made.
What weāre witnessing is a growing trend of authoritarianism within the American government, and there are no signs of it slowing down.
With the election looming, Pierre Poilievre claims heās brokered the deal Canada needs?
Whaddaya Say?