Jamie Fraser

1/ The misinformation circulating about Canada’s new Express Entry changes is getting ridiculous. Canada is NOT handing high-paying jobs to immigrants. Please stop confusing immigration selection with employment. 2/ Here’s what IRCC actually announced: candidates with qualifying Canadian work experience or job offers in certain high-wage occupations may receive additional points toward permanent residence. That’s it. Additional points. NOT guaranteed selection. NOT guaranteed PR. And certainly NOT guaranteed employment. 3/ Someone working in AI, engineering, healthcare, or another eligible occupation may receive more points because Canada wants to attract and retain talent that can contribute to its economy. But that person still has to meet immigration requirements, compete for an invitation, and go through the application process. Even after obtaining PR, nobody is handing them a job. They still have to compete in the labour market like everyone else. 4/ And since we’re talking about immigrants supposedly “taking jobs,” let’s look at who is doing some of Canada’s most essential work. According to Statistics Canada, immigrants and non-permanent residents made up 44.8% of nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates in 2021. These are people caring for patients, supporting elderly residents, and doing physically and emotionally demanding work that keeps our healthcare system functioning. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dail… 5/ Many immigrants work long hours in these essential sectors, sometimes while studying, supporting their families, or rebuilding their careers in a new country. Their contributions matter just as much as those of immigrants working in AI, medicine, or engineering. You cannot celebrate their labour when it’s convenient and then portray them as a threat when they become eligible for better economic opportunities. 6/ Of course, we should debate immigration policy. We should question the removal of LMIA requirements, labour-market priorities, and whether these changes will deliver the intended economic benefits. But those debates should be grounded in facts. Canadian graduates struggling to find employment is a legitimate concern. Blaming immigrants through a misleading interpretation of Express Entry is not a solution. 7/ Immigration is not a government program that distributes jobs to newcomers. Express Entry determines who may be invited to apply for permanent residence. Employers determine whom to hire. These are different processes. We can have serious conversations about immigration, employment, and Canada’s economy without turning immigrants into scapegoats. Criticize policies. Debate their consequences. But please stop spreading misinformation.