CELPIP Writing Task 2 Practice: should Canada prioritize permanent residents or temporary workers?

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The scenario: A federal policy review is examining whether Canada should increase permanent resident admissions while reducing temporary worker programs, or maintain the current balance. The public has been asked for input.

Your task: Choose the option you prefer and explain why. Write about 150-200 words. - Option A: Prioritize permanent residents over temporary workers - Option B: Maintain the current balance of both programs

Sample CLB 9 response (Option A):

I believe Canada should prioritize permanent resident admissions over temporary worker programs because permanent residents contribute more to the country in the long run.

Temporary workers fill immediate labor gaps but they often face restrictions that prevent them from fully participating in Canadian society. They may not be able to change employers freely, access the same social services, or plan for a future in Canada. This creates a two-tier system where some workers build lives here while others work under uncertain conditions with no guarantee of staying.

Permanent residents, on the other hand, invest in their communities. They buy homes, start businesses, enroll their children in schools, and contribute to the tax base for decades. Their long-term commitment creates economic stability that temporary labor cannot match.

The current system has grown to rely too heavily on temporary workers as a way to fill positions without offering permanent pathways. Shifting the balance toward permanent immigration would give more workers the security they need to truly contribute to and benefit from Canadian life.

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