Some multinational companies have asked Canadian immigration officials to step in to allow foreign workers — who may face restrictions on entering the US — into Canada. For starters, Canada should maintain its "Canada first" policy, which requires employers to attempt to hire Canadians and Canadian permanent residents before hiring foreign workers. Fourth, today's immigrants should be chosen by the people who know our economy best — Canadian employers. Employers know who they need and the government of Canada should, by and large, trust the judgment of Canadian employers. The uncertainty surrounding U.S. immigration policy provides Canada with an opportunity to show the world that our immigration system is stable and open for business.

Source: CBC News March 11, 2017 11:02 UTC