Stephen Harper: Canadian Immigration

stephen harper: Chris Alexander The former immigration minister under Stephen Harper, Alexander said at his campaign launch that his government got immigration right, according to CTV. We were able to sustain the highest levels of Canadian immigration in our history because our job market was tight, he said at a debate in Saskatoon in November. Here's a closer look at where the candidates stand on immigration -- including their views about how many should be accepted, how they should be screened and who should be encouraged to come. Immigration levels under Harper were as high as 270,000. He supported a ban on niqabs at citizenships ceremonies that a court later struck down. As minister, Alexander faced criticism over delays in meeting the Conservatives' commitment to resettle Syrian refugees. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.