LIVE: Trudeau broke Canada's immigration system

Summary

This transcript highlights a critical view of Canada's immigration and economic policies under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the NDP liberals. The speaker criticizes the government's handling of immigration, claiming it has led to a housing crisis, joblessness, and increased crime. The speaker promises a return to a 'common-sense' immigration system, aiming to cap population growth, secure borders, and ensure that Canada's infrastructure and social systems can support newcomers. The emphasis is on restoring control, reducing taxes, and fixing the economy while addressing the inefficiencies in the current system.

Takeaways

• 😀 The promise of hard work leading to a good life for everyone, regardless of origin, is broken under Trudeau's leadership.
• 😀 Trudeau's immigration policies have led to a broken system, contributing to joblessness, housing crises, and other societal issues.
• 😀 The current immigration system is seen as out of control, with rapid population growth exacerbating Canada's problems.
• 😀 Critics argue that Trudeau's actions have worsened Canada's immigration situation, including leaving borders open and removing visa requirements.
• 😀 Unregulated immigration has led to fraud, abuse, and significant strain on public services, such as housing and healthcare.
• 😀 Trudeau has promised to cap immigration, but his previous broken promises, like the carbon tax and budget deficits, make these promises hard to believe.
• 😀 The opposition proposes restoring a common-sense immigration system, securing borders, and addressing fraudulent claims in refugee and student programs.
• 😀 A plan is outlined to fix healthcare by allowing qualified immigrant doctors and nurses to work by creating a national licensing standard.
• 😀 Critics highlight that Trudeau's leadership has resulted in record numbers of international students entering without proper support, leading to potential exploitation.
• 😀 The proposed changes include a formula linking population growth to housing, healthcare, and jobs, ensuring resources grow proportionally with population demands.
• 😀 There is a growing discontent among Liberal MPs, with some indicating they might cross the floor or vote against the carbon tax and Trudeau's policies.

Q & A

What promise did Canada make regarding immigration and hard work?

Canada made a promise that anyone, regardless of their origin, could achieve a good life through hard work. This promise included affordable food, homes, safe neighborhoods, and powerful paychecks for those who worked hard.

How does the speaker view the impact of Justin Trudeau's policies on immigration?

The speaker believes that under Justin Trudeau and the NDP liberals, the immigration system has been broken. They argue that Trudeau's policies have contributed to various crises, including joblessness, housing, and healthcare, with immigration being a key factor in these problems.

What specific failures are mentioned regarding Trudeau's immigration policies?

The speaker highlights several failures, including the uncontrolled increase in immigration, the opening of Roxham Road for illegal crossings, the removal of the visa requirement for Mexico, and abuse within the international student program. These policies led to an influx of false refugee claims and other social issues.

How does the speaker describe the previous immigration system in Canada?

The previous immigration system, before Trudeau's tenure, was described as common-sense and effective, working for over 50 years with bipartisan support. It was seen as one of the best immigration systems in the world, focused on controlled immigration that balanced the needs of the economy and society.

What is the speaker's position on the recent changes in immigration policy under Trudeau?

The speaker is critical of Trudeau's last-minute reversal, suggesting that it is a panicked, insincere response to the challenges his policies have created. They argue that Trudeau cannot fix the immigration system that he has broken and that his promises are not trustworthy.

What changes does the speaker propose for Canada's immigration system?

The speaker proposes restoring a controlled immigration system that focuses on securing borders and preventing the abuse of programs such as the temporary foreign worker, international student, and refugee programs. They also emphasize linking population growth to available housing, healthcare, and job opportunities.

How does the speaker plan to address the issue of immigrant professionals not being able to work in Canada?

The speaker proposes creating a national licensing standard for immigrant professionals, like doctors and nurses, to allow them to prove their qualifications and get to work. This plan aims to reduce wait times in hospitals by leveraging the skills of 20,000 immigrant doctors and 32,000 immigrant nurses currently unable to work.

What is the proposed connection between population growth and infrastructure?

The speaker suggests that population growth should be linked to the growth in housing, healthcare, and jobs. This would ensure that Canada's population does not increase faster than the resources needed to support it.

What role do disaffected Liberal MPs play in the speaker's vision?

The speaker indicates that some disaffected Liberal MPs are worried about the impact of policies like the carbon tax on their seats. Some may be willing to vote against Trudeau's radical plans or even join the opposition in the event of a non-confidence motion.

What was the housing situation in Canada before Trudeau's policies took effect?

Before Trudeau's policies, Canada had a housing surplus. The country built more homes than were necessary to house the new people arriving, with one home available for every 1.5 new people. The system worked because immigration was controlled and balanced with housing development.