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These are my own thoughts from what I’ve seen and lived through. I’m sharing them to spark some thinking and honest conversation, not because I have all the answers.

Immigration:

Some have asked: “George, what do you think of all the immigrants that are coming into Canada these days.”

Alright, let’s cut to the chase. I ain’t against folks moving to Canada. Done right, it can make our country more lively and boost our economy. But it seems like we’re letting in more people than we can handle right now, and that’s a problem.

Think about it like a fishpond, yea I know I just build one, but it’s a good example for what I am going to say. If you cram too many fish into it, there ain’t enough grub for everyone. Same for our country. If we let in too many folks all at once, there won’t be enough jobs, houses, and services for everyone.

Another thing that’s been bugging me is how folks from other lands want to live like they did back home. Now, I’m all for holding onto your roots, but you have to respect the way we do things here in Canada. If you’re going to live here, you have to play by our rules. Simple as that.

Now, the issues I’m talking about are as clear as day. It’s like a big blank wall staring you in the face. But it seems like nobody’s seeing it. If we don’t sort this out, it could lead to some serious trouble down the line. History tells us that too many people coming in all at once can stir up a hornet’s nest. We don’t want that.

And let’s not forget about the role of our elected officials. Sometimes it might seem like their main goal is to win the next election, and bringing in more people can seem like a good way to do that. Now, I understand that politics is a tough game and getting votes is part of the job. But it’s important to remember that the real aim should be making decisions that are best for all of Canada, both old-timers and newcomers.

So, what’s the solution? Well, we can’t just shut our doors. That ain’t the Canadian way. But we have to make sure we’re letting in the right amount of people, and that they’re willing to fit into our way of life. It ain’t rocket science, it’s just common sense.

In short, it’s time we take a good hard look at immigration. We have to make sure we’re doing it right, so we can keep Canada the great country it is. Let’s not wait till it’s too late. We need to fix what needs fixing, and keep Canada a place we’re all proud to call home.

That’s my view on the subject.