Microsoft and the immigration laws

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So the talk is all over town. Microsoft is looking to build right here in the vicinity of Vancouver but not sure where just yet. The reason they are coming up here?? Our immigration laws - or lack there of. Microsoft claims that the US has a lack of skilled workers who are up the Microsoft standard so it's coming up North because Canada will let anyone in. Apparently Microsoft is accepting applications for anywhere around the world and since Canada will say "Come on down", this location seems the perfect fit.

Also in the newscast I heard this morning was Microsoft's claim that building here won't necessarily mean that it will provide jobs for the locals. What????? What that is saying to me is that Microsoft would rather employ an immigrant than a local.

Canada also has it's share of immigrants who refuse to work, refuse to learn the language.....in general, refuse to make a contribution "period". Yet there are others who strive to work and make a better life for themselves and their families. I applaud Microsoft for their diversity but on the other hand I feel badly for the skilled workers who reside here already.

I have not researched our recent unemployment rate but I guarantee that if you drive by any "Welfare Wednesday" office the lineup will be around the block.

The Vancouver area is a global gateway with a diverse population, is close to Microsoft’s corporate offices in Redmond and allows the company to recruit and retain highly skilled people affected by immigration issues in the U.S.

A quote from Microsoft's website....I think this says it all.
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...ess%20Releases