Montreal Needs More Skilled Migrants
In a recent paper prepared by Montreal International or MI (a group committed to supporting the economy of the country especially that of Montreal) the group talks about the necessary steps that the city must take in order to attract more skilled migrants and retain them in the country. The paper was part of the National Assembly’s Committee in Culture, in preparation for the immigration levels for the years 2008 to 2010.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Montreal International, Pierre Brunet, talked about how foreign skilled migrants will be the key factor of success for the urban centres of the country. These talented workers will surely make the Greater Montreal more competitive and will enable its economy to attract foreign investors and companies at the same time.
In this day and age, there is an intensified global competition that Montreal needs to deal with. It is only crucial that knowledge-based urban centres be able to attract the most qualified candidates to move, work, and live in their city, according to Brunet. He proposes to the government that they should be looking at certain measures in order to draw highly skilled migrants to Montreal.
In order to achieve this, Montreal International has proposed various means; including simplifying the process of work permit applications, seeking aid from the government of Quebec, and prioritizing permanent residency over the temporary migration. MI has mentioned that the region is in great need of skilled professionals in the fields of Information and Communications Technology, Aerospace, and Life Sciences.