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Reminiscent of former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s famous social media invitation a decade ago, Canada’s “come on in” welcome sign has again been placed in the country’s front window to entice foreign workers.

WARMINGTON: Federal government advertising that door is wide open to foreign workers Back to video

As funding for private college students’ loans in Ontario are on hold amid a financial audit and some high-profile industries lay off staff, the federal government is recruiting international labour to move to Canada.

“Are you an experienced skilled worker interested in immigrating to Canada and strengthening key sectors of our economy?” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada posted on X.

Are you an experienced skilled worker interested in immigrating to Canada and strengthening key sectors of our economy? We’re looking to address labour shortages and support communities through the following categories: • medical doctors, researchers and senior managers with… pic.twitter.com/t738uJLPAZ— IRCC (@CitImmCanada) October 14, 2026

Are you an experienced skilled worker interested in immigrating to Canada and strengthening key sectors of our economy? We’re looking to address labour shortages and support communities through the following categories: • medical doctors, researchers and senior managers with… pic.twitter.com/t738uJLPAZ

This came at a time when Canada had a 6.5% national unemployment rate and more companies were moving to the United States or saying they have to close as a result of the tariff war.

The narrative is a few weeks removed from Prime Minister Mark Carney meeting with the European Union on Canada potentially becoming an “associate member.”

Will Canadians get to vote on immigration increases?

Canadians, meanwhile, have not voted on more immigration or becoming quasi-European. The IRCC post reminds us of Trudeau’s “to those fleeing persecution, terror and war, Canadians will welcome you” post in 2017.

Many came to Canada, but not all legally.

To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our........

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