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Trump points to Canada as a model for U.S. immigration reform in Congress speech
Donald Trump is calling for sweeping immigration reform with a “merit-based” method for allowing people into the U.S. – and citing Canada’s points system as a model.
In his first speech to a joint session of Congress, Mr. Trump tried to strike a more restrained and presidential tone, mixing a reiteration of his protectionist campaign rhetoric with calls for unity and a few policies that could find support among his political rivals.
He also pivoted towards a larger vision for immigration, arguing that the U.S. should adopt a new system that prioritizes people with the greatest chance of succeeding economically. The President offered few details on how exactly this proposed system would work, but cited both Canada and Australia as examples to follow.
“Nations around the world, like Canada, Australia and many others – have a merit-based immigration system. It is a basic principle that those seeking to enter a country ought to be able to support themselves financially,” he said. “Yet, in America, we do not enforce this rule, straining the very public resources that our poorest citizens rely upon.”
Under Canada’s points system, immigrants are evaluated by their skills, work experience, education and language skills, a system designed to bring the best and brightest into the country.
Before the address, Mr. Trump told journalists that he was willing to bring in new immigration rules that would allow some undocumented immigrants who had not committed serious crimes to receive legal status, including the ability to work and pay taxes. Mr. Trump said he would agree to such reforms if his legislative adversaries would agree to unspecified “compromise.”
In the speech, the President also pointed to the U.S.-Canadian women’s entrepreneur council that he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau created earlier this month as one of his early achievements in office. The shout-out drew applause from even his political rivals, including some halting clapping from Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren.
“With the help of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, we have formed a Council with our neighbors in Canada to help ensure that women entrepreneurs have access to the networks, markets and capital they need to start a business and live out their financial dreams,” he said.
Trump points to Canada as a model for U.S. immigration reform in Congress speech - The Globe and Mail
Trump points to Canada as a model for U.S. immigration reform in Congress speech
Donald Trump is calling for sweeping immigration reform with a “merit-based” method for allowing people into the U.S. – and citing Canada’s points system as a model.
In his first speech to a joint session of Congress, Mr. Trump tried to strike a more restrained and presidential tone, mixing a reiteration of his protectionist campaign rhetoric with calls for unity and a few policies that could find support among his political rivals.
He also pivoted towards a larger vision for immigration, arguing that the U.S. should adopt a new system that prioritizes people with the greatest chance of succeeding economically. The President offered few details on how exactly this proposed system would work, but cited both Canada and Australia as examples to follow.
“Nations around the world, like Canada, Australia and many others – have a merit-based immigration system. It is a basic principle that those seeking to enter a country ought to be able to support themselves financially,” he said. “Yet, in America, we do not enforce this rule, straining the very public resources that our poorest citizens rely upon.”
Under Canada’s points system, immigrants are evaluated by their skills, work experience, education and language skills, a system designed to bring the best and brightest into the country.
Before the address, Mr. Trump told journalists that he was willing to bring in new immigration rules that would allow some undocumented immigrants who had not committed serious crimes to receive legal status, including the ability to work and pay taxes. Mr. Trump said he would agree to such reforms if his legislative adversaries would agree to unspecified “compromise.”
In the speech, the President also pointed to the U.S.-Canadian women’s entrepreneur council that he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau created earlier this month as one of his early achievements in office. The shout-out drew applause from even his political rivals, including some halting clapping from Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren.
“With the help of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, we have formed a Council with our neighbors in Canada to help ensure that women entrepreneurs have access to the networks, markets and capital they need to start a business and live out their financial dreams,” he said.
Trump points to Canada as a model for U.S. immigration reform in Congress speech - The Globe and Mail
