Ana Ferrer|Garnett Picot|W. Craig Riddell
New Directions in Immigration Policy: Canada's Evolving Approach to the Selection of Economic Immigrants
University of Waterloo|Queens University|University of British Columbia
canadas immigration system currently undergoing significant change driven several goals include 1 desire improve economic outcomes entering immigrants 2 attempt better respond shortterm regional labor market shortages often associated commodity booms 3 desire shift immigration away three largest cities regions country goals reflect implementation new immigration programs 2000s paper discusses recent changes canadian immigration policy examines preliminary evaluations new programs discusses potential future issues emanating changes