Navdeep Bains: Canadian Press and Business Community

navdeep bains: Navdeep Bains says newcomers create jobs in Canada and is urging people to see immigration not as a social issue, but as a key driver of economic growth, according to The Toronto Star. Bains is asking the business community to help sell immigration as something that can increase prosperity and opportunity for Canadians. By The Canadian Press Wed., Oct. 12, 2016 OTTAWA—Canada economic development minister says the federal Liberal government is encountering public pushback on its immigration plans from Canadians who fear for their jobs. He says people need to understand that bringing in newcomers will give the country a competitive advantage. Article Continued Below Bains made the comments today while speaking to business leaders at an economic summit in Ottawa sponsored by the Public Policy Forum. The minister says the government has to do a better job of telling that story. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.